Cultivars
'Autumn Fire'
This shrub grows to 1m (3ft) with glossy green leaves that turn purplish during winter and has scarlet fruit. It is commonly grown as a ground cover with an open habit.

'Gnom'
This low growing form attains a height of 30mm (12in) with dark green lanceolate leaves and bright red fruit that forms in clusters. It is used as a ground cover for cool climates.

'Scarlet Leader'
This prostrate form has dark glossy dark green leaves attaining a height of 1m (3ft) and is grown as a ground cover on embankments.