Pruning Silver Anouk Lavender Tree: Special Care Needs

Unusual Plant Identification

Your "Silver Anouk" appears to be a lavender tree form (standard), not the typical ground-cover perennial. This is a specialty nursery product—likely grown for single-season display rather than long-term survival.

Immediate Concerns

• Soil mix is wrong—wood chips don't support long-term growth
• Pot-bound issues—afternoon sun dries it extremely fast
• Winter survival unlikely indoors or outdoors in Vancouver

Recommended Actions

1. Return to seller for specific care instructions
2. Or repot in 1:1:1 potting soil:sand:perlite for drainage
3. Winter storage: Attached garage (cold but frost-free)
4. Expect dieback—lavender often dies to ground in winter, resprouts spring

Pruning Guidance

For regular lavender, your deadheading was correct. For tree forms, the woody structure is permanent—don't cut into old wood. The buds you see may rebloom, but the plant's long-term viability is questionable due to the inappropriate soil and form.

This appears to be a "florist quality" plant meant for temporary enjoyment. For permanent lavender, choose hardy varieties planted in-ground or in proper containers with gritty, alkaline soil.