The leaves were more of a darker maroon now some seem slightly orange

Anyone?

Any advice? Did I post in the wrong section?

It is hard to call from these 2 pics. Something was obviously chopping on the leaves in the first picture.
However the second pic looks like a healthy tree. If this damage is limited to just a few leaves and not spreading it should be of no concern.

However if it seems to be affecting more of the tree -- then you would need to speak to someone knowledgeable. Someone local like a nursery or garden center may be helpful.County extension offices are also a great source of knowledge.
All I can see from the pictures you provided is a few damaged leaves on an otherwise healthy plant. If this is the case it would be nothing to be concerned about.
If not the case you would need to provide a little more detail and /or some more pics and maybe someone here can provide some of there experience with the same problem.

Not much help but....Nice tree! I wish you luck with it.

Thanks so much qwade. This tree is starting to shed it's leaves as well but fall is approaching so makes sense.