Don't know what it is but I like the color, so if I found it growing in my yard I just might keep it even if it was a weed.

That's what I was thinking, too, Stephanie, I like the color so I might just keep it to see what it is. Although most times I "keep something to see what it is" it turns out to be a weed! :)

Looks like a tree seedling of some description. When the leaves develop you could repost and you'll get more offers of an id.

I bet you're right, flora_uk, we have a lot of stuff falling from our various trees in the neighborhood, especially from the maple trees, so could be a little tree seedling. I will leave it for a little while and see what happens!

cbusgirl, maybe pot it up and see what happens. Also what one person sees as a weed another sees as a beloved plant......

Awesome stephanie_k. One mans weed is another gardeners pride and joy. The definition of a weed, an unwanted plant. So, if you want it, it's not a weed. I'm about 85.5% sure that's a red maple seedling.

Thank you everybody! I think I've got myself a baby maple tree. I still think I will pot it up and see what happens. Totally agree with the "one man's weed is another gardener's pride and joy" thought!

My first thought was a Paeony.

I don't think that's a maple tree. It could be a very late emerging peony...or something else. I'd like to see a closer picture.

Too soon to tell maybe post later when those leaves open. This is a Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus. I do know they are quite hardy but not sure how hardy. Just thought I would post a image of mine when it was just getting started. As you can tell I do love red.

the spacing of the other plants.. makes it look like the space is reserved for something ... or the only spot a squirrel could find.. lol ..

we need a leaf close up.. if you want a stab at an ID

ken

That is a Black Walnut seedling. Ken's pet squirrels at work again.

Dzitmoidonc - YES! I found a photo and it matches perfectly. Whew! This morning I looked at it again and convinced myself it was a poison ivy or poison oak or some kind of poison something. And the squirrels in our neighborhood are NUTS (ha!) for those big walnuts, they drag them around all over the place. Mystery solved. Yay! Thanks everybody!