Young Giant Hogweed. The start of an infestation!

How to Identify Giant Hogweed-

• Hogweed can be distinguished from common hogweed and cow parsley by its characteristic size. Its leaves can grow to 1.5m across and have a rough edged spikey appearance.
• Stems are green with dark-red or purple blotches (like the photo above), are hollow can be up to 100mm across and up to 5m tall.
• In mid-summer Giant Hogweed plants produce large white umbrella-like flower heads up to 500mm across.

If you find any age of Giant Hogweed (or suspected Giant Hogweed), the safest course of action is to contact a contractor who deals with Invasive Species Treatment.  To find out why you should, check our web-site here, where we have more information on the Whats and the Whys of invasive weeds management.

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