Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' – Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart'

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Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' – Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart'

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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.
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 m
Width
12-18m
Crown
broad pyramidal, half-open crown
Bark and branches
bark grey, foot of trunk rough
Leaf
triangular to ovoid, dark green, 5 - 12 cm long
Flowers
male catkins
Fruits
none, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutritious moist soils
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
De Moffart, Schulen, Belgium, before 1968
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green average growing non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart'

Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Populus ×canescens 'De Moffart' blooms in march.
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