Small leaved reddish/purple glossy shrub ?

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    Senorclarky Apprentice Gardener

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    Does anyone recognise this little fella ? Reddish Brown glossy leaves that are slightly curly, new growth is green.

    Though a type of Hebe but don't think that's the case now.
     
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    Looks like a purple form of Pittosporum tenuifolium to me =]
     
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    Looks similar to my Coprosma not sure what one though :cnfs:
     
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    Coprosma it is. Thanks. :) Might be Roys Red or Karo Red. Cheers again.
     
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    I stand corrected:wink:
     
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