Purple-leaf plum.

Thanks - our neighbors are ALWAYS buying plants thinking they are something else. I think they are now trying to get every tree that attracts Japanese Beetles. sigh!!

They mean well but are clueless at times! But I love them!

Probable called it a redbud due to the red leaves budding out. Many many people think like that.

Arktrees

Looks to be of the 'Newport' type (there is more than one kind of that type on the market). These are hardier and more tidy-looking than the purple-leaved cherry plums. But probably not resistant to the beetles, I suppose.

The aroma is amazing on them. They smell just like the silk factories I remember from my childhood.

So in addition to Japanese beetles, it might attract silkworms.

Having the Japanese beetle magnets in the neighbor's yard is a good thing as it helps keep them from yours. Giving Japanese beetle traps as Christmas gifts to everyone within a reasonable radius works, too.

LOL - our neighbors are constantly buying trees that are Japanese beetle magnets. They JUST planted two Linden trees!! sigh!!