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Is this Japanese knotweed?

clynejoelTyD7gOBRclynejoelTyD7gOBR Posts: 2
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Hello

We've moved into our property at the back end of last summer with no sign of knotweed, and none mention on our property survey. However recently we've noticed a few stems that have grown quite quickly. The largest one has grown to the height you can see over the last six weeks. We're concerned that it's Japanese knotweed. Can any of you confirm?

Thanks

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  • Loraine3Loraine3 Posts: 579
    Doesn't look like JKW. Looks a bit like Peony.
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    Paeony



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • clynejoelTyD7gOBRclynejoelTyD7gOBR Posts: 2
    Phew! We'd been told it might be that but wanted to double check. Thanks
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    It's a Peony you won't be the first to be concerned. Only yesterday on a thread to do with gound elder the same issue was raised.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    A lot nicer than JKW!
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Double bonus for you @clynejoelTyD7gOBR - it isn't JKW and it is a peony - possibly two!   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • M33R4M33R4 Posts: 291
    That is one thing clynejoelTyD7gOBR said:
    ...We've moved into our property at the back end of last summer with no sign of knotweed, and none mention on our property survey...

    That is something that concerns me as the plan is to move to Wales where Jap Knotweed is an issue in a lot of places. Luckily not a problem for you  :)
    I wish I could garden all year round!
  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
    It's strange how Japenese Knotweed doesn't seem to be a problem in Japan isn't it?
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    In Japan it has a natural predator which prevents it getting out of hand. I believe trials are going on here, to see if it works.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    Fallopia jap[onica....common name Japanese knot weed is a really pretty plant..see pics.
    It was brought to UK by the Victorians to plant in their stately home gardens...a MUST HAVE plant!
    I believe in Japan  it has natural predators.
    In UK we do not have the same animals , or insects to eat it/keep it under control.

    New laws about importing plants will hopefully prevent problems in the future.

    Another example is in  Australia rabbits and toads were introduced and have caused a nightmare to farmers there.

    Man kind has a lot to answer for.


    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
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