The clump consisting of the main roots of a plant and the soil (or other growing medium) clinging to them. The root ball should be kept intact when transplanting.

The roots and surrounding soil of a plant that has been dug up or container grown.

ball of soil containing the roots of a tree

remaining root and soil after tree is field-harvested.

The intact ball of earth or growing medium containing the roots of a nursery plant.

The mass of potting mixture and roots of a plant in a pot or some other container.

Earth and soil that is lifted up when a tree and its roots fall over.

The network of roots along with the attached soil, of any given plant.

The clump of soil containing the roots of a tree, often bound in burlap.