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Bindweed versus Japanese Knotweed .

gfs44gfs44 Posts: 14
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Difference this time of year between the above Thanks in advance.

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Hello gfs and welcome to the forum.
    Bindweed twists and winds itself around itself and other plants whereas Japanese knotweed grows in clumps.
    Bind weed
    Image result for bind weed growth images uk
    Knotweed
    Image result for knotweed growth images




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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Hi gfs - do you think you may have one or other  in your garden? 
    If you can't decide by looking at Ladybird's pix, you can post some pix on the forum, and members can help ID it for you  :)
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    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • gfs44gfs44 Posts: 14
    Thank you all for your help !See pics,Att.This area is going to be a car park area with blocks or slabs.
  • TopbirdTopbird Posts: 8,355
    That is almost certainly bindweed. Best to get rid of it before you do the hard landscaping.

    I try to avoid using glyphosate whenever possible but this is one occasion I would use it. Apply to the leaves and leave for 3 to 4 weeks to work it's way down to the roots. Then wait a couple of weeks and repeat if there is any sign of regrowth.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I agree with everything @Topbird has said 👍 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • gfs44gfs44 Posts: 14
    I used Resolvable Xtra Tough on it this morning,as it happens,bindweed is listed on its usages,ta much .
  • theend00theend00 Posts: 48
    Bindweed has very arrow shaped leaves whereas knotweed is similar to dockleaf , shield shaped 
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    And if it gets to flowering stage, bindweed has pretty trumpet-shaped flowers.  If it didn't smother everything within reach it would be a nice plant.
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