Stem forms of ornamental shrubs for horticulture of Donbas

The short description of stem forms of some ornamental shrubs such as Amelanchier spicata (Lam.) C. Koch., Amygdalus nana f. albiflora Schneid., Chaenomeles japonica L., Aronia arbutifolia (L.) Elliot., A. melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot, is presented in the paper. The periods of their being decorative have been defined. The data of the main phenological phases are presented. The stem forms obtained enable to enlarge an assortment of plants employed in green architecture of Donbas.