Variations 
var. lucidum
This form has glabrous glossy green leaves otherwise it is the same as the species.

var. pubescens
This form has glossy green leaves with thicker tuffs of hairs on the underside of the leaf; otherwise it is the same as the species.

Cultivars
'Autumn Jazz'®
This shrub forms a vase habit to 3m (10ft) tall and has glossy green leaves that turn yellow-orange to red-burgundy.

'Cardinal'
This shrub has leaves that turn brilliant red during autumn.

'Deamii'
This plant is a reliable and commonly grown form of the species and is grown throughout the Mid West of the USA.

'Perle Bleu'
This plant produces large number of colourful fruit; otherwise it is the same as the species.