Giant Hogweed is a very large and distinctive plant, which you can’t miss due to its cow-parsley- like appearance. This intrusive weed can grow anywhere, particularly near rivers and waterways. When treating Giant Hogweed, our team always wear gloves, closed footwear and a facemask, as well as covering our arms and legs. This is important, because the sap can cause severe burns to the skin when in contact with sunlight.
Giant Hogweed is a perennial plant which can grow up to 5m in height with dark green leaves. As it flowers the plant almost resembles the shape of an umbrella.