[ID REQUIRED] Red/Purple leaves and bark. Weed or not?

[NathanM]

Hey guys,
I'm in the process of getting the backyard sorted for building my benches (still need besser blocks though ) and the back fence is lined with a red/purple plant with white "flowers", more like balls.
Just wandering if anyone knows what it is? I am pulling it out anyway. But I guess I should find out if it's poisonous or what. I made a bit of a start, but decided it's better to find out before i get too far into it!
Thanks guys
PS Sorry for the poor photo, was taken on my phone

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[Jamie]

gday champ

I had these at my old place, it gets little white flowers that a ball shaped. I havent had any problems with it rather than its profuse growing and spreading easily.

pulling it out shouldnt be a prob!

cant tell ya what it is though, cant remember, i did try bonsai one ages ago, it does get a little woody but not overly suited. Im pretty sure it bleeds a milky substance when damaged/cut.

[NathanM]

Sweet, thanks dude!
It doesn't seem to root too deep either, coming out easy enough! As long as it won't give me any rashes or poison me I'm happy haha


PS I'm going to send you a PM when I've got the time to type it

[Jamie]

yep you shouldnt have a prob champ, just watch for paper wasps as this stuff is loved by them, I got nailed pretty badly when I ripped mine out! you shouldnt get rashes or anything, but everyone is a bit different. but in saying that if you do have a reaction unless your highly allergic to heaps of stuff you should be good bro!

and cool man look forward to it