Japanese knotweed in Summer

Spot the signs of Japanese knotweed problems in Summer


In summer, Japanese knotweed goes through an exponential growth period with average heights of 2-3 meters being achieved by some plants at their peak. Japanese Knotweed also forms dense clumps of foliage at this time of year, making identification in summer very easy. In late summer, the full bloom of the plant, with little white flowers,  is actually quite attractive. However, its beauty masks its potential destructive force!

To help you identify it, click on the short video above to see typical summer growth. You can also scroll down the page for more summer identification hints and tips.

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Tips to help Japanese Knotweed identification in summer

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

  • Plants that are a height of approx 2-3 metres
  • A very dense cluster of stems with a lot of foliage
  • Stems that have a bamboo-like appearance and if broken, are hollow inside
  • Stems that are green with red specks
  • Distinctive spade shaped leafs with a pointed tip and a straightened edge
  • Between August and October, the plant will have its tiny white flowers.

Pictures to help with Japanese knotweed identification in summer

The collection of images below to help with the identification of Japanese Knotweed in summer.

 (click on images above for hi-res version)

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