Tuesday 22 March 2016

Fallopia japonica


  • Common Name - Japanese knotweed
  • Botanical Name - Fallopia japonica
  • Family - Polygonaceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Stem/Bark - green, bamboo-esque
  • Leaf - simple, ovate shape, acuminate apex, truncate base, entire margins
  • Flower - pannicle inflorescence, not showy, September - October
  • Fruit - capsule, brown, September - October
  • Habit - dense, upright
  • Form -oval, vertical, round
  • Size -  2 - 3 m
  • Culture - deep shade, well drained soil
  • Use - revenge, invasive planting

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