Phoenix Olive Tree Allergy
Olive trees were banned for new planting in Pima County for a reason: their pollen is intensely allergenic. In Phoenix, mature olive trees still drive a punishing spring season.
Peak season
March through May
Where common
Older neighbourhoods across Phoenix and Scottsdale
Common symptoms
SneezingItchy eyesCongestionRunny noseCoughing
Reduce exposure
- Avoid outdoor activity on windy spring mornings.
- Shower and change clothes after coming inside.
- Run AC instead of opening windows.
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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Is olive pollen really that bad?+
Olive is one of the most allergenic tree pollens in the Southwest.