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(Japanese Knotweed is very distinct from bamboo. It looks quite different too. Pulling up knotweed actually encourages it's spread! So don't do that. Google
by willvarfar 3y ago
(Japanese Knotweed is very distinct from bamboo. It looks quite different too.
Pulling up knotweed actually encourages it's spread! So don't do that. Google for lots of articles on how to determine if you have to treat it (if left alone and not pruned it doesn't actually grow fast nor spread; so just leave be!) or how to attempt eradicate it e.g. it is near a building or drainage.
Good luck!)
- xattt 3y agoThanks! I’ve read reports online about bamboo growing in North America, and didn’t know if it was actual bamboo or the knotweed we have growing in our parts. It’s coming from our neighbour’s yard who seem to have taken a laissez-faire approach to their yard management. We’re extremely careful not to let it fracture since, as you know, that spurs additional growth. In the hard to reach parts behind the shed, I did put down landscaping fabric with rocks over it. After being diligent with new shoots in the early spring, it slows down significantly come the summer and fall.
- Projectiboga 3y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nandina https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nandina is another Bamboo like plant, it is invasive. I grew up with one in the only situation where it wouldn't go invasive, it's surrounded by pavement and stands alone by Mom's front porch. It has awesome flowers for bees. I think i'll remove it before I sell her house. I may pot some to have on a terrace. But it is another invasive.