Large plants in large pots can be quite heavy, so these plants are more expensive and the larger ones can be hard to handle, but survival is excellent. Ideally, the roots will fill the container. Balled and Burlapped plants are dug up with a firm ball of soil around the roots, held in place with burlap, twine, and often a wire basket. If the roots are not allowed to dry out, they are quite similar to container grown plants. They can be large, heavy, and expensive, often requiring special equipment to handle.
Planting involves digging a hole that is the depth of the root ball and at least twice as wide.
It is critical that the tree not be planted too deeply, so measure the root ball and dig the hole to that depth. You may have to cut the container to remove the root ball if it doesn't come out easily. Replace soil around the plant, watering as you fill the hole. The back-filled area will settle, forming a slight saucer around the plant that will collect water. The mulch will help keep the underlying soil cool and moist, encouraging roots to grow into the loosened area around the original root ball.