Japanese knotweed Images

Japanese knotweed can look very different throughout the year and can cause all different sorts of damage. To get an idea of what you should be looking for, take a peek at the picture galleries below. For more information on Japanese Knotweed, visit our what is Japanese Knotweed web page.

Photos of damage caused by Knotweed

Knotweed damaging wall
Pushing through brickwork
Tarmac damage
Pushing through concrete
More tarmac damage
Exploiting cracks in wall
Overpowering knotweed
New shoot damage

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Japanese knotweed damage

Photos of Knotweed in spring

Early shoots
Spring has sprung
Knotweed leaves
Knotweed canes
Knotweed shoots
New growth close up
Asparagus like spears
Knotweed damage

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Japanese knotweed in spring

Photos of Knotweed in summer

Large patch of knotweed
Damage to tarmac
Knotweed near property
White flowers
Overpowering knotweed
Leaves close up
Knotweed in garden
Knotweed close up

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Japanese knotweed in summer

Photos of Knotweed in autumn

Yellowing leaves
Close up of leaves
Leaves and canes
Large patch of knotweed

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Japanese knotweed in autumn

Photos of Knotweed in winter

Dead canes
All foliage has died
Roots are still active
Hard to spot in winter

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Japanese knotweed in winter

Identifying Japanese knotweed

If you need further help in identifying Japanese knotweed or want to check if a plant you have spotted is knotweed, click the links below for more help and advice.