Young specimens have a straight trunk with regular dense branching. Later the crown grows pyramidal. Height approx. 20 - 25 m. The tree has grey bark that is rough at the foot. The dark green leaves are triangular to ovoid and have a grey underside. Approx. 5 - 12 cm long and 4 - 9 cm wide. The leaf edge is lobed or roughly serrated. In the autumn the leaves turn yellowish-green. Bears flowers in the form of male catkins. Little sensitive to rust but very sensitive to canker. Can be used for landscapes and row planting. Also does justice as a solitary in public gardens and parks. 'De Moffart' prefers moist nutritious soils but also grows in drier less nutritious soil. Stands up well to strong winds.
Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' môže dorastať do výšky 20 - 25 m v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' rastie priemerne rastúci a môže dorastať do výšky 20 - 25 m v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Správny čas na výsadbu stromu je mimo vegetačné obdobie. V strednej Európe môže byť Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' so zemným balom vysadený od polovice novembra do konca apríla, avšak závisí to veľmi od klimatických podmienok a druhu stromu.