Ecological and biological features of 32 varieties and forms of bird cherry have been studied in the Altai Botanical Garden. It was found that modern forms and varieties of cherry surpass our wild forms in yield, size and taste, decorative. The assessment by the complex of economic, biological and decorative features showed the full possibility of cultivation in Eastern Kazakhstan. Following varieties and forms are recommended for introduction, collective gardens and landscaping: Augustine, Valencia, Pomegranate bunch, Memory of Salamatov, Moor, Late joy, Purple candle, Self-fertile, 14-1-51, 14-2-34, 13-8-60, 14-1-62, 13-14-1, 14-3-31, 54-1-34. Тhe study of the intraspecific variability of the common bird cherry (carpal) in nature has begun, 4 forms have been identified. The purpose of the research was to identify highly decorative and edible forms and varieties of bird cherry, well adapted to local conditions, introduced from the Central Siberian Botanical Garden in Novosibirsk. Selection of forms in nature.