Japanese Knotweed is one of the four worst problems that can affect residential property. It changes in appearance during the year. March is the month when the first signs of growth can be seen. During this year, 2017, I will post images of the Knotweed at regular intervals so that you can see how it changes and how quickly it grows. Please feel free to leave a comment. You're welcome to join in!
These photographs were taken on 24 March. The tall cane-like material in the background is last year's Knotweed, which died back in the early autumn. Looking carefully at the ground, the first new shoots can be seen:
Tall cane-like branches of last year's Knotweed, which died back around October / November
First new shoots just poking though the ground
Fresh leaves and stem have a reddish tint
10cm high new shoots of 2017 Japanese Knotweed
Watch this 45 second film from the same location on 24 March.
Have you seen any Knotweed yet this year?
Now let's move on a week to 1st April 2017. No significant changes, but the shoots are taller, perhaps twice as tall as the week before in some places.
Slightly higher shoots than last week
Thin spindle stalks and triangular leaves of new shoots
