Japanese knotweed is one of the most infamous invasive species in the UK, known for its ability to rapidly spread and thrive in any condition and its difficulty to remove. Whilst you may be very familiar with Japanese knotweed, you may not have heard of a very similar plant, Giant knotweed.

Giant knotweed and Japanese knotweed have very similar names, and indeed are both members of the Fallopia family, a species of flowering plants native to Asia. However, some people use the names ‘Giant knotweed’ and ‘Japanese knotweed’ interchangeably, but it’s worth knowing that these are in fact two different plants.

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Japanese knotweed is one of the most infamous invasive species in the UK, famous for spreading ridiculously fast and being equally ridiculously difficult to eradicate.

If you’ve noticed some mysterious looking shrubs flowering in your garden that you’ve never seen before, you may be wondering: Is this Japanese knotweed? How can I tell? Can knotweed even grow in my garden?

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place to get some answers! So, what conditions can Japanese knotweed grow in?

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One of the reasons why Japanese knotweed has become such a menace in this country is its ability to spread rapidly. These days, knotweed can be found all over the UK, from Aberdeen to Plymouth - but some places are more heavily infested than others.

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Japanese knotweed is one of the most infamous invasive species in the UK, known for its rapid spreading and difficulty to remove.

If you’ve found yourself with Japanese Knotweed on your property, you may be researching the range of different knotweed removal services available to you; perhaps you’re even interested in finding out if it’s possible for you to remove the knotweed yourself. So, can Japanese knotweed be removed by anyone?

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If you have a Japanese knotweed infestation on your property, you should be extremely careful. If the infestation spreads from your land onto neighbouring land, you can be sued. 

A quick internet search will reveal a number of legal cases where people have claimed thousands of pounds after finding Japanese knotweed that had encroached on their land. To avoid a court case, you should treat Japanese knotweed on your property before it has a chance to encroach onto neighbouring land - otherwise, you'll be left to face the consequences.

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