What is a ‘BandB’ plant?

A ‘BandB’ plant refers to a balled and burlapped plant, which is a specific method of preparing plants for sale and transplantation. In this method, the root ball of the plant is dug out from the ground and wrapped in burlap, tied securely so that the soil remains intact. This helps protect the root system during transport and planting, which is crucial for the plant's survival in a new location.

Balled and burlapped plants are particularly advantageous because they can be planted with minimal disturbance to their roots. This increases the likelihood of successful establishment in the new environment, as the soil around the roots is kept intact, allowing the plant to recover more quickly from the shock of being transplanted. This method is commonly used for larger or more mature trees and shrubs, as it provides a means of moving them while retaining essential soil and nutrients.

The other options describe different types of plant preparations but do not accurately define what a ‘BandB’ plant is. A bare-root plant refers to a plant sold without soil around its roots, which is suitable for certain species but not the same as balled and burlapped. Container-grown plants are those cultivated in pots, and while they also provide benefits for ease of transport, they differ from the