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There may have been a subtle trickery with the Japanese Knotweed when it was first viewed at its native lands in Asia. It looked pretty and harmless in its sizable display on volcanic slopes in Japan, Korea and China. But when it came over to the USA, the UK and Europe, the Japanese seemed to have changed its colors.

New environment

The new hosts soon found that this weed plant can thrive easily on any type of soil, surface, ground and spot. There is no known enemy to threaten its survival; much less its territorial ownership. This plant is found to grow effortlessly with exponential multiplication as there was no checkpoint to warrant its multiplication plan.

Hence, the Japanese Knotweed spread like wildfire to conquer England, Ireland and Scotland. It choked off many other native plants and weeds which were deemed its competitors. The ecosystem now serves this weed species primarily.

This aggressive takeover has prompted English botanists to research and develop one or more effective eradication methods on the Japanese.

Territorial

This weed species is extremely versatile and durable in its lifespan and multiplication process. It can overtake any ecosystem's favor while exposing the weaknesses of its surface. Hence, solid substances like concrete, tarmac and soil are no match for the Japanese to call the shots. These structures break down easily with the weed's aggressive growth.

The Japanese can overcome retaining walls which are supposedly the building blocks of any building. It can also destroy archaeological excavations which took great efforts in uncovering.

Adverse impact

The Japanese Knotweed does not bother about the past glory or value of any country, civilization or development. This plant makes historical culture difficult to preserve. Where flooding is common in any country, this weed species can weaken the set up flood defenses with its aggressive multiplication and territorial nature. As this plant continues its territorial rampage, it can devalue the land and property it inhabits. Hence, it is difficult to enjoy property as a potential investment with the presence of these weeds.

The weed may look pretty and vulnerable in small clusters but when it spreads its ugly roots and shoots, it can be very unsightly. Since it is hard to control in its growth and multiplication trend, its early shoots and flowers' beauty turn ugly and messy.

The most effective control of the Japanese is to maintain its territorial spread diligently or not have it at all in the first place.

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