Erie' was selected particularly for the profusion, persistence, and unusual color of the coral-red fruit. Deciduous, bushy, multi-stemmed shrub. Medium green leaves are variable in size and shape. Fall coloration is yellow, orange and red. Prolific production of fruit ripening in late August, at first orange-red, then turning coral with first frost.
Coral coloration is most intense after a few heavy frosts.
Pendulous fruit clusters persist until late winter, becoming more conspicuous after the leaves have fallen. While adaptable over a wide climatic range, growth, flowers and fruit display are superior in more northern areas. In southern areas, the plant thrives best in partial shade. Specimen plant, mass plantings, shrub borders, winter gardens, parks, highways, home gardens, wildlife plantings.