Welcome to cedar fever season, the time of the year when pollen from mountain cedar, or Ashe juniper, trees invades our sinuses and trigger allergic reactions.

Tree pollen surge sparks severe allergy symptoms Allergy symptoms are worsening as the seasons start earlier, and tree pollens like juniper are triggering discomfort. Experts offer tips for relief ...

Spring is definitely in the air, along with pollen. The culprits making people feel not-sot-great are trees like maple, juniper, and cedar. But worst of season is yet to come.

The Texas A&M Forest Service is warning Texans of the upcoming cedar fever season, an allergic reaction to pollen released by mountain cedar trees. According to the forest service, the Texas Hill ...

Cedar pollen counts in Central Texas Cedar pollen is largely troublesome for Central Texas, which has a higher concentration of Ashe juniper trees, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Texas Legislature Texas Senate initially passes bill to deregulate the removal of ashe juniper trees Ashe juniper trees produce the cedar pollen that makes so many Central Texans sneeze and sniffle.

Juniper trees are the exception. These trees typically begin producing pollen in mid-December, often triggered by colder weather or the passage of a cold front.

The trees emitting the most allergens right now are Elm, Mulberry and Juniper trees. Pollen.com or the Pollen Wise app are recommended by RAPCA for tracking pollen counts.

"Every single pollen cone on a juniper tree will open at one time, and it looks like the trees are on fire," arborist Robert Edmonson said.

Cedar fever is gearing up across Texas. Ashe juniper trees typically begin producing pollen in mid-December, and this is triggered by chilly weather.