For the non-specialist, the best time to identify Japanese Knotweed is in late summer, when the plant has flowers. Identification can be difficult in the winter when the plant has died back. Have a look at our photo gallery for help. We have also provided some excellent pdf guides to help with identification. Finally, take a look at the BBC video below which should also help in identification. There are other species of plants which look like knotweed and occasionally turn up in the garden, confusing identification - See further down the page to find out how we can help.
Guide to Japanese Knotweed for Developers produced by the Environment Agency
Japanese Knotweed Code of Practice produced by the Environment Agency
JK Guidance ID and Control produced by the Cornwall Knotweed Forum were JK is rife.
Japanese Knotweed and Mortgages produced by RICS
Watch this BBC video on Japanese Knotweed Identification and Removal Methods
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