I was browsing the suggestions and the leaves look similar to penstemon mexicali "pikes peak purple". Even though height is different that could be from fasciation.

The leaves are similar to Gaultheria hispida, I have no idea what the stems look like though and if it loses it's leaves.

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JRsbugs said:The leaves are similar to Gaultheria hispida, I have no idea what the stems look like though and if it loses it's leaves.

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I read it's evergreen but who knows, but it's surprising if it is that, surviving the cold winters here!

Some so called tender plants can survive for a limited time in a colder climate, often losing their leaves, depending on where the plant is kept (e.g. by a house wall) and how mild or harsh the winter was. The growing medium and dryness or wetness can also help a plant survive. Snow can protect plants, so can leaves, I had some apples on the ground survive 7 weeks of constant below freezing temperatures down to at least -17C which were covered in horse chestnut leaves.

The stems remind me of a succulent, similar to Crassula ovata or Adenium, note the older part at the bottom. There could be a caudiciform with leaves like it but I can't find one.

I keep thinking when I look at the images if Euphorbia could be a possibility?

I looked at succulent Euphorbia too, couldn't find a match.

These are current photos

It won't be long until there is a bloom; that should help with the identification.

I finally solved this mystery, I found a normal growing plant of this! It's an.... Almond Seedling! The original was fasciated.