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Early root growth from transplanted tree

This oak was transplanted into sandy soil 12 months ago in USDA hardiness zone 9. Roots were out about 8 feet from the trunk and most were close to the surface. Note the abundance of white roots (they were painted white) within several inches of the surface. The tip of the ruler is 14 inches bellow the surface. Several roots (not shown in photo) were growing more or less straight down under the root ball.

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