Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed on property

Japanese Knotweed: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Developers

Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), originally native to East Asia, presents a formidable challenge as an invasive perennial plant notorious for its rapid growth and potential for extensive damage. Both homeowners and commercial businesses view it as a significant nuisance, but property developers and commercial house builders, in particular, face disruptive consequences. To successfully navigate these […]

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Japanese Knotweed rhizome just 6 cm long showing emerging shoot.

Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) rhizome just 6 cm long showing emerging shoot

Japanese Knotweed rhizome just 6 cm long showing emerging shoot.   This image shows one of the problems with controlling and managing Japanese Knotweed (Reynooutria japonica). I found this piece of Japanese Knotweed rhizome today and at just 6cm long it is already sprouting a new shoot and it is only the end of March.

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Knotweed infestation in residential property

Typical Effects And Affected Areas Of A Typical Japanese Knotweed Infestation

Japanese Knotweed Infestation in Residential Property   A typical Japanese knotweed infestation in a residential property may result in a loss of amenity, some disruption to landscaped areas, driveways, paths and so forth. There may possibly be  damage to footings or foundations of lightweight structures, but it is rare for there to be structural damage

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Japanese Knotweed
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Hemlock
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