I had cause to take a Daphne of unknown age out of the garden two weeks
ago. It was meant to go back, but water main problems mean it cannot. I
quite literally plonked it on top of the garden and left it there.

Its been in the sun and its been rained on. It does have most of its roots,
although they are bare ( no soil on them)

Leaves are looking sad but it could still be alive. How can I tell if its
slowly dying or struggling to live?

What would be my chances of getting it back to life it I put it in the
ground - and how would I best treat it to do that - cut the leaves off or
leave them?

Its 3ft high x 3ft spread in size right now.