Japanese Knotweed in autumn has a lot of similar traits as to that of summer. In the beginning of autumn, the dense thickets of foliage/leafs will remain, however, you will notice the leafs beginning to turn yellow in colour. The leafs will also begin to wilt as September and October progress.
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Tips to help Japanese Knotweed identification in autumn
When trying to identify Japanese Knotweed in autumn, look out for the following:
- A very dense cluster of bamboo stems with a lot of foliage
- Plants that are a height of approx 2-3 meters
- Leafs that are beginning to turn yellow in colour and wilting
- Hollow bamboo like stems that are beginning to turn from reddish brown to a darker brown
- The leafs will have a distinctive zigzag pattern on the stems
- The leafs will have a distinctive heart shape with a pointed tip and a straightened edge
Pictures to help with Japanese knotweed identification in autumn
View our collection of images below to help with the identification of Japanese Knotweed in autumn.
Yellowing leaves
Close up of leaves
Leaves and canes
Large patch of knotweed
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