The growth and development peculiarities of Lerchenfeldia flexuosa (L.) Shcur in the Western Siberia forest-steppe zone

The research results on the ontogeny of Lerchenfeldia flexuosa (L.) Shcur in culture are presented in the article. Particular attention is given to the development periods - seedling, juvenile, immature, virgin, generative and post-generative. Active vegetative growth, winter resistance to cold and decorative characteristics give the reason to recommend this type for the landscape design use.