Japanese knotweed typically grows to a max height of 2 metres, but in some extreme cases, it can grow even taller!

Japanese knotweed – or Reynoutria japonica – is an invasive species found in the UK and across most continents. If the name sounds familiar to you, that’s probably because it’s one of the most well-known (and hated) invasive species in the UK.

Knotweed is well-known for its very deep and extensive rhizome system, the very feature that makes it so difficult to permanently remove. While knotweed is known for its downward growth, if you’ve found your way to this blog, you’re likely wondering just how tall Japanese knotweed can grow.

Japanese knotweed and residential properties have been in an ongoing battle against one another since the emergence of knotweed in the 1850s. The UK is forecasted to host over 28.4 million households by the end of 2023, so how can we expect Japanese knotweed to make an impact on our residential properties in the future?

If you've found an unwanted tree stump in your garden, you may be a bit stumped as to what to do with it and how to get rid of it (see what we did there?). 

Jokes aside, at Total Weed Control, we're specialists in tree stump removal. Keep reading to find out how we tackle stubborn tree stumps and stop them in their tracks.