[1][2][3] 'Moline' is distinguished by its narrow but open form, with a single central trunk likened to a Lombardy Poplar when young,[4] the branches of the older trees being ultimately horizontal.

[11] In trials at the Morton Arboretum, Illinois, the tree was eschewed by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.

[12] No other specific information available, but the species as a whole is highly preferred for feeding by the Japanese Beetle Popillia japonica.

[15] In earlier field trials at Morton, 'Moline' was found to have a relatively fast growth rate, exceeding 7.7 m (25 ft) in height in 10 years.

By 1928 Minnesota winters had claimed most of the 568 'Moline' in Victory Memorial Drive in North Minneapolis, commemorating the war dead of Hennepin County; they were replaced with hardier 'Minneapolis Park'.