Tree Lilac (Red)?

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neefman East Bridgewater, MA Jul 10, 2015

Are there red cultivars of Tree Lilacs? Is this what I found here in a stranger's yard?

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Jul 10, 2015

There may be a Lilac with reddish flowers or foliage grown in a tree form - but you ain't got it.

Lilac (Syringa sp.) has opposite arrangement of simple leaves. Your plant there has clearly alternate arrangement.

This plant is a reddish foliaged selection of Cotinus coggygria - the European Smoke Tree.

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neefman East Bridgewater, MA Jul 11, 2015

Awesome! Thanks for your help VV!

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Jul 11, 2015

You are quite welcome. Keep exploring - we'll be here to assist.

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neefman East Bridgewater, MA Jul 11, 2015

Exploring is my favorite thing to do. I just don't want to be arrested creeping around people's yards! lol.

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Jul 11, 2015

Just wear prominently your Daves Garden Plant Inspector badge...

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Jul 11, 2015

I need one of those, where can I purchase a badge?

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