Viburnum a sulky git

[Supersimkin7]

Any thoughts? I potted this a week ago and look at the gloomy brute.

Have trimmed off most of the new growth (ow) as it was dying.

What do I do to bring it to life? Thanks so much.

Did you mean to attach a photo?

yes!

Anyone?

I would be tempted to cut more of the top growth off
Otherwise there isn't enough root system to support the leaves when it's dehydrated/restablishing itself?
Also does that container have drainage?
It's been very dry recently so possibly that's why it was struggling before, with the breeze and sun
I would put it in a nursery pot for now not in an ornamental position, and give it time. Part sun, water, drainage.

Yes, pot has lavish drainage. Thanks so very much - I’ll perk the moody one up with another haircut now. We are very grateful!

The pot looks far too shallow for a shrub I'd have thought? More for succulents or thyme or creeping type plants. Doesn't really explain it's current state (I agree trim the top) but I'd rethink the container.