Garden experts are warning that bamboo could be the new Japanese knotweed after a couple’s conservatory was destroyed by the invasive plant, which had spread through its walls.
Invasive bamboo can sprout through floorboards and even walls, meaning it can easily become a big problem if gone unnoticed. When thinking of invasive plant species in the UK, your first thought is likely to go to the dreaded Japanese Knotweed, which is illegal to plant in the UK. However, experts at invasive plant specialists Envrionet have warned that bamboo ‘damage to property is far greater’ than Japanese knotweed.
