Tree planted too shallow?

[Triloba Tracker]

In the spring of 2018 I planted this one year old Asimina triloba seedling.

I guess I was a little sloppy and didn’t get it deep enough and/or the potting mix settled a bit.

Either way, some roots are exposed near the base of the trunk.

The tree seems healthy enough - it doubled in size in its first year in the ground.

The roots have mostly lignified by now.

Any reason to do anything about this, and if so, what would it be?

[dross99_si]

Pretty sure it’s better to plant too shallow opposed to too deep. I’m sure it will be fine.

[roblack]

just add some dirt and build it up to the point where the top roots are barely covered. don't go much higher so as to prevent the trunk from rotting or getting infected. add some mulch. landscapers and their annoying leaf blowers create this issue in my yard all the time. should be fine, even if you do nothing

[Triloba Tracker]

Thanks guys!
Usually I tend to be a “fixer” when it comes to plants but in this case I’m strangely feeling like letting it go. We’ll see...

PS yes I agree in general better to be shallow than deep.

[Coach62]

PS yes I agree in general better to be shallow than deep.

The obvious dirty joke there is tempting......