Japanese Knotweed can cause a range of problems for both commercial and residential properties. The main problem with having Japanese Knotweed on your property as a home owner is the refusal of mortgage providers to lend. This can affect buyers, sellers and those who wish to re-mortgage. Similarly, commercial projects may be put on hold for a period of months or years whilst Japanese Knotweed is correctly dealt with.
We have a wealth of experience in safely and effectively removing Japanese Knotweed across the UK and Ireland, and have offices located across the country to ensure we are always close by to help Nationwide.
If you have a Japanese Knotweed or invasive weed problem on your residential property or commercial development, or if you need our expert advice in Japanese Knotweed identification, please contact us today.
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Why is it a problem?
Japanese Knotweed is a highly invasive plant and is recognised as the most invasive species of plant in Britain today. Japanese Knotweed originates from Asia and is a member of the Buckwheat family (Polygonaceae). Records reveal that it was introduced into the UK in 1824 as an ornamental plant. Japanese Knotweed is now abundant throughout the whole of the UK & Ireland.
Although the most common and notorious Japanese Knotweed it is not restricted to one species of Knotweed, there are variants of the species which include Giant Knotweed, Dwarf Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Knotweed, Lesser Knotweed, Russian Vine, Hedge Bindweed and Bohemica, a hybrid formed by Japanese Knotweed and Giant Knotweed.