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Class 1B · Early Detection Rapid Response

Japanese Knotweed

Polygonum cuspidatumnow Reynoutria japonica

Known in Utah but in very limited populations. Also a very high priority, because eradication is still realistic.

Aug - Oct
Treatment window
Class 1B
Utah designation
Japanese Knotweed in the field

What we know

Class 1B: early detection rapid response

Known in Utah but in very limited populations. Also a very high priority, because eradication is still realistic.

Treatment on japanese knotweed works best aug - oct. A full profile for this species is still being written. Until it is here, the USU Extension field guide carries identification detail, and we would rather hear from you than have you guess.

At a glance

Common name
Japanese Knotweed
Scientific name
Polygonum cuspidatum (now Reynoutria japonica)
Utah class
1B - Early Detection Rapid Response
Treatment window
Aug - Oct