Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
balled and burlapped
English answer:
with roots wrapped in burlap cloth to form a ball
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Jack Doughty
Feb 27, 2006 08:58
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it plants balled and burlapped trees.
Please, explain what kind of trees these are. Are they specially prepared or treated before transplantation? Or there is something else.
Please, explain what kind of trees these are. Are they specially prepared or treated before transplantation? Or there is something else.
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with roots wrapped to form a ball
Presumably root balled trees as defined below, and/or with thr roots wrapped in burlap cloth.
Root balled trees
Root balled trees are supplied with the root system and its surrounding soil tightly wrapped in sacking or similar material. These should preferably be planted in autumn or spring, taking care not to disturb the root ball when removing the wrapping (see figure 14 below).
http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=9602
Burlap: Coarse, canvaslike fabric made of jute, hemp or cotton. Also called Gunny.
www.interiordezine.com/index.cfm/Glossary/glossary_b
Root balled trees
Root balled trees are supplied with the root system and its surrounding soil tightly wrapped in sacking or similar material. These should preferably be planted in autumn or spring, taking care not to disturb the root ball when removing the wrapping (see figure 14 below).
http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=9602
Burlap: Coarse, canvaslike fabric made of jute, hemp or cotton. Also called Gunny.
www.interiordezine.com/index.cfm/Glossary/glossary_b
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Kurt Porter
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Isodynamia
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Brie Vernier
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Will Matter
: balled and then wrapped in burlap (to preserve and protect the roots prior to planting or transplanting).
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Alfa Trans (X)
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Comment: "Thank you Kurt. Jack, you gave me completed answer. I guessed so, but was not sure. Yes, now it's clear. Thanks."
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