Weed identification
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AI Overview This appears to be a young European plum tree (Prunus domestica) rather than Japanese knotweed, as indicated by the leaf structure and stem joints.Unlike Japanese knotweed, this plant lacks the distinct bamboo-like joints and zigzagging stem pattern.It is likely growing from the rootstock of a nearby established plum tree.
Simpo Two said:
AI Overview This appears to be a young European plum tree (Prunus domestica) rather than Japanese knotweed, as indicated by the leaf structure and stem joints.Unlike Japanese knotweed, this plant lacks the distinct bamboo-like joints and zigzagging stem pattern.It is likely growing from the rootstock of a nearby established plum tree.
ChatGPT said 75-85% sure it's Japanese knotweed, without me mentioning it.Oh god I hope so…..
Out of shot there is a plum tree, apologies.
I’m usually fastidious about clearing up any fallen fruit but been distracted this year.
I found four of these and thought they were runners from a weed plant as it’s been really dry.
Can’t see any other source of knot weed anywhere else but there’s an old rectory behind the fence and that part of their garden has been let go.
All the little stems were under the fruit tree canopy but I never put 2 & 2 together….
Out of shot there is a plum tree, apologies.
I’m usually fastidious about clearing up any fallen fruit but been distracted this year.
I found four of these and thought they were runners from a weed plant as it’s been really dry.
Can’t see any other source of knot weed anywhere else but there’s an old rectory behind the fence and that part of their garden has been let go.
All the little stems were under the fruit tree canopy but I never put 2 & 2 together….
The Three D Mucketeer said:
Which weed .. lots of purple clover 
I’ve lost the battle since we moved, the whole back garden (it’s only a small garden…) is about to become host to all the kit needed to knock the house about.It’s been so dry I’ve only mowed today for the first time in ages….
Spent 2 days clearing the basement into the garage and grabbed 30 mins to do the (near dead) lawn….
Gnits said:
Definitely not knotweed, as mentioned already that is a plum runner.
Thank you.The local council inadvertently moved some around the town before they realised (contaminated cutting gear) but never seen any in the flesh as far as I know.
I always try and catch the ivy in the hedges as well but it’s a constant battle….
996Type said:
Oh god I hope so ..
Out of shot there is a plum tree, apologies.
I m usually fastidious about clearing up any fallen fruit but been distracted this year.
I found four of these and thought they were runners from a weed plant as it s been really dry.
Can t see any other source of knot weed anywhere else but there s an old rectory behind the fence and that part of their garden has been let go.
All the little stems were under the fruit tree canopy but I never put 2 & 2 together .
When posters say it's a runner (& we have some from a cherry tree that look just like yours) they mean it's coming from the roots of the tree, not germinated fallen fruit.Out of shot there is a plum tree, apologies.
I m usually fastidious about clearing up any fallen fruit but been distracted this year.
I found four of these and thought they were runners from a weed plant as it s been really dry.
Can t see any other source of knot weed anywhere else but there s an old rectory behind the fence and that part of their garden has been let go.
All the little stems were under the fruit tree canopy but I never put 2 & 2 together .
Mr Pointy said:
When posters say it's a runner (& we have some from a cherry tree that look just like yours) they mean it's coming from the roots of the tree, not germinated fallen fruit.
I know them as suckers.Compare the veins in the leaf. Just as not every white powder isn't asbestos, not every small shoot is knotweed
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