Bristol, UK - Japanese Knotweed Bristol discussed by SW Knotweed Removal

Most people think that Japanese Knotweed (also known as bamboo due to its bamboo-like appearance, Peashooters or Fallopia Japonica) is found in just rural areas, however, you will be surprised to know this is incorrect. Knotweed is in fact very prevalent in built-up areas, towns and cities across the UK, and Bristol is one of the “worst” cities in the UK for Japanese Knotweed infestations.

Japanese Knotweed Facts

- It can grow at an incredible rate of 10cm a day from May until July

- When it is fully grown it can stand up to 3 metres tall

- Japanese Knotweed blooms in late summer and becomes covered in tiny creamy-white flowers

- It grows rampantly along railways, waterways and in parks and gardens and is notoriously difficult to treat.

- Property owners who fail to stop the spread of knotweed on their land can face fines and even a jail sentence under ASBO legislation

How do you Identify Japanese Knotweed?

Japanese Knotweed Leaves

Can be identified by their heart or shovel-shaped leaves which have a point at the tip and are staggered on the stem. There is normally one stem per node which creates a zig-zag growth pattern. The leaves are a rich bright green colour and can grow up to 20cm long.

Japanese Knotweed Flowers

Japanese Knotweed Flowers are long clusters of creamy white flowers which will appear towards the end of summer and early September. The clusters can grow to around 0.5cm wide and up to 10cm long. The green heart or shovel-shaped leaves stay as the flowers grow and this results in thick foliage.

Japanese Knotweed Rhizomes

Japanese Knotweed Rhizomesare is the root of the plant which grows extensively underground. The stem is dark brown and the inside of the stem is an orangey-yellow colour. The rhizomes can grow 3 metres in-depth and up to 7 metres horizontally from the original plant. This is the part of the weed which will most likely spread and just one tiny fragment (as little as 0.7g) will create a new knotweed plant and the process starts all over again.

Japanese Knotweed Stems

A Japanese Knotweed Stem can grow up to 2-3 metres tall, sometimes more, and they look similar to Bamboo which is why it is often called bamboo. They have nodes and purple speckles and as the weed matures the stems inside become hollow.

###

Japanese Knotweed Bristol News

Landlord Fined for Japanese Knotweed Jungle in Back Garden in Legal First”

(News Story Sourced from https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/)

A property firm which allowed a jungle of knotweed to grow into an 8ft-high jungle has been fined £18,000 in the first prosecution of its type.

The invasive plant has been spreading for 10 years and was blocking light to neighbouring homes.

Bristol City Council prosecuted the landlord MB Estate Limited using anti-social behaviour laws after years of complaints from seven residents.

Lawyers for the council believe it is the first time the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 has been used to tackle nuisance overgrowth.

If you think you may have Japanese Knotweed in Bristol, call us on 01269 591651 and one of our experts will be able to answer any questions you may have or will arrange a no-obligation survey for you.

Find out everything you need to know here: southwalesknotweedremoval.co.uk/japanese-knotweed-bristol/