Root Condition Explained

The abbreviations used for Root Condition have the following meaning:

• CG = Container Grown - Can usually be handled by two strong people.
• CRB = Containerised Root Ball - This is where the plant has been lifted from the ground in its growing soil and potted. These plants are very heavy and usually need some form of mechanical handling.
• RB = Root Balled - This is a plant supplied during the dormant winter period as a specimen dug up in its growing soil, whichis then encased in hessian and wire to enable transportation. THese plants are very heavy and usually need some form of mechanical handling.
• BR = Bare Root - This is a plant supplied during the dormant winter period as a specimen dug up without soil and supplied with the roots bagged to prevent drying out. Although light and easy to lift they require careful aftercare to ensure success.