Spring Allergy Producing Trees
American Elm. Pollen released in February.
Mulberry trees planted at a school.
Mulberry Tree - Severe allergy producing in March and April
Mulberry blossoms grow in clusters called catkins which look like worms.
Ash Trees - March/April pollen. Most popular tree being planted nowadays.
Cottonwood Tree - April pollen. The "cotton" does not actually cause allergies. It is the microscopic pollen that does.
Pecan trees - May pollen. These are found in the Upper and Lower Valley
Honey Mesquite. Pollenates late April into May
Willow trees - May pollen
Saltcedar. Its cedar-like foliage absorbs subterranean salt, which it secretes onto the surrounding soil to inhibit the growth of native plants. April to June pollen