Something about Japanese knotweed that often catches property owners unawares it how fast it grows in the early stages of spring. Very quickly, Japanese knotweed stems can grow from small shoots that look like asparagus spears to 10 feet (3 metres) in height.

Week-to-week, month-to-month, the growth can look very different. This is why Japanese knotweed identification in spring can be tricky, to sum up in a few sentences.

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Tips to help Japanese knotweed identification in spring

When trying to identify Japanese Knotweed in spring, look out for the following:

• New shoots that are red/purple in colour
• In early spring, knotweed shoots begin to look like thick asparagus spears
• Fast growing canes with leaves that begin to unroll as the plant turns green.
• In late spring, canes can reach 3 metres (10 feet) in height.
• Bamboo like canes that are hollow and have a characteristic pattern of purple speckles.
• Leaves with a distinctive zigzag pattern on the stems

Photos to help with Japanese knotweed identification in spring

Take a look at the collection of images below to help identify Japanese Knotweed in spring.

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