Dawn Redwood Leaves Unfurling. 4.17.17

Dawn Redwood Leaves Unfurling.  4.17.17

Dawn Redwood.  4.17.17

This is the Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides that I planted last October.  At the time, the tree was newly shipped to the local nursery.  I washed all of the soil from the roots, which were minimal, and cut off potentially girding roots, which were few.  Still, I wonder if it will put out a few leaves then die due to so few roots.  So far it looks very nice.