The Purple Tree

I think of this Japanese maple as being the last tree to change color and loose its leaves every year. The leaves are really colorful, though. I remember the driveway covered with very delicate multipointed leaves of brilliant red and yellow. Just gorgeous to look at and photograph. I went to the side yard and looked at the tree, and was surprised to see that it was a beautiful dark plum color. I don't remember seeing that color before on this tree. Maybe, once again, I just never noticed... Anyhow, I grabbed the camera and a long lens and made this shot. When I looked closely, I did see some yellow and red leaves, so maybe the tree will be normal this year.