It is hard to say for sure if the tree will make it. Once established, canker is hard to control--especially on the trunk. (If it is located on a branch, for instance, you can often cut off the branch). If the canker has damaged more than 1/3 of the trunk circumference, it doesn't look good for the tree. My suggestion would be to give it some time and see if the tree shows signs of recovery and that the canker doesn't grow. The bacteria that causes cankers is in the soil naturally. Trees become damaged with canker when they are weakened for some reason. The treatment you mentioned for rust in the grass may have contributed to weakening of the tree. I would suggest mulching the area surrounding the tree and making sure that it is watered properly. Weeping willows don't respond well to drought, but you also don't want the ground too wet, as moisture--especially sprinklers spraying on the trunk and canker--could cause the problem to get worse. The tree should be watered deeply when the top 2-4 inches of soil has dried. Let me know if you have anymore questions. I would give the tree a few months to see how it does.
You're welcome. I would also suggest getting your bareroot tree from a nursery based in California, if possible, as they'll be more likely to have those varieties, and possibly other low chill varieties, suited for the state.
Given the fact that you live along the coast and most likely experience little in the way of chill hours, you will need to grow a low chill almond variety. Chill hours refers to temperatures that are 45 degrees or below during the winter months. They are cumulative and don't have to occur all at once.
All-in-One requires 3-400 chill hours; Garden Prince Dwarf and Neplus both require 250.
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Sunset Zones : 10, 11, 24USDA Zones : 10a, 10bPlant Photo(s) :
Plant is a close cousin to I. sibrica. It features blue flowers at the end of tall, upright stems. Blooms start in May. Creates a large clump of grass-like foliage. Attracts bees and hummingbirds.
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A very close cousin of Iris siberica. Botanists continue to argue the subtle differences that lays in the reddish papery sheath that envelopes the closed flower buds and branching form. I'll let them battle out the nomenclature while I enjoy my living Van Gogh. Tolerates summer drought quite well. Needs spring moisture to produce a massive flowering display. Can be used as a cut flower.
Iris sanguinea
Sunset Zones : 22, 23, 24USDA Zones : Author : Julie Bawden-Davis, Orange, CA 92866
Commonly known as yellow flag, this iris is native to Europe, but because the plant's seeds float, it has spread all over the world. The plant's upright leaves reach 5 feet tall and flower stems grow 4 to 7 feet tall. Plant bears bright yellow 3-4-inch across flowers in spring and summer. Some varieties are lighter yellow or cream colored.
Sunset Zones : 22, 23, 24USDA Zones : 10a, 10bAuthor : Julie Bawden-Davis, Orange, CA 92866
Japanese native that resembles bearded iris, yet has crests, rather than beards. Blooms come in violet blue with white crests or white blooms with yellow crests. It is short-lived in this region's hot, dry summers.
Sunset Zones : 22, 23, 24USDA Zones : 10a, 10bAuthor : Julie Bawden-Davis, Orange, CA 92866
