Mulberry Allergy Arizona
Mulberry pollen has an extremely high allergenicity rating and triggers intense spring symptoms across Phoenix and Tucson.
Peak season
February through April
Where common
Older Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson neighbourhoods
Common symptoms
SneezingItchy eyesCongestionRunny noseCoughing
Reduce exposure
- Stay indoors on windy mulberry-season days.
- Run AC; avoid opening windows.
- Wash hair before bed during peak season.
Local Conditions
Arizona
Allergy
High
Asthma
Moderate
Mold
Moderate
Dominant Pollens
MulberryOliveBermuda GrassRagweed
Dominant Molds
AlternariaCladosporium
Pollen and dust dominate Arizona air today. Mold pressure varies by neighborhood.
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Why is mulberry banned?+
Its pollen is so allergenic that several Arizona cities prohibit new plantings.