Solved Small shrub identification

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  1. Michael Hewett

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    I bought this little shrub but it had no name. Any ideas please ?

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    Coposma.? I don't know to much about them sure they are on the tender side
     
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      Agree Coprosma.
      Probably Coprosma repens ....something.
       
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        The photo's a bit confusing - are those red leaves part of the new shrub, or another one behind? Could you post a pic of it side-on, so we can see what kind of shape it is?

        My first thought on seeing those shiny little leaves was a pittosporum. But that's very tentative - a having a better of idea of its habit of growth would surely help :biggrin:
         
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            I have never heard of it but really like it.
             
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              The shrub has green leaves with red edges, the small dark leaves belong to a different plant in the background. Sorry if it looks a bit confusing but if I took a side-on shot you would only be able to see the stems. Maybe I should have put it next to something plain.

              Thank you @Silver surfer I believe that's the one, it's exactly the same :smile:
              My cousin lives near the sea not far from here and he has a Coprosma which he leaves out in the winter. He puts it next to a sheltered wall but it seems to pull through every year.

              I have two other Coprosmas @Victoria but they are not fully hardy here so I bring them into a shelter for the coldest months.
               
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                The Coprosma I planted here died even though I thought I put it somewhere fairly sheltered so winter protection is a good idea.

                Happy gardening!
                 
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                  I have Coprosma Lemon and Lime, it is in a slightly sheltered position it doesn't like temperatures below -5c, mine has suffered damage but has survived -7c.
                   
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                    I have had a red leaf Coprosma outside for a few years now and not had a problem with it. The site is well drained which may have helped
                     
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                      I have mine in pots so they can be easily moved to a sheltered spot for the winter.


                      I also have this one and put it in a shelter for the winter.

                      It's good that you can leave it outside. I think it also depends on your location. You live in Carmarthenshire like me but I live in a hilly area and we sometimes get cold air descending from the mountains.

                       
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