As far as the size goes they are still unfolding. But it was more densely furnished last year?

Hi thank you, I bought it sight unseen, from an online nursery,, it came bare, and I planted it in September, to allow the roots to acclaimlate before our cleveland winter, this is my first time seeing it do anything

So it's probably transplant shock from the bare rooting. Don't expect to see a normal appearance starting up until next spring. Because bare rooting kills all of the small, fine feeder roots. These do not begin to be replaced until the first spring after planting. With a major push of root elongation (60% of the annual total) not coming until the first autumn after planting. So that the first spring and summer the top has a stunted appearance.

Thank you again,, that makes alot of sense and I appreciate it,, but it wasn’t completely bare root, it was potted in a 3 gallon, definitely not a root ball, but I’m sure your explanation still remains valid, I look forward to keeping you posted