HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Spring is a beautiful time in Alabama, but not everyone enjoys it. If your eyes are watering and you can’t stop sneezing, you’re not alone. We’re sure you’re familiar with that fine yellow dust coating your car, it’s pollen, and it’s everywhere this time of year.
QUESTION:
Which trees are the main sources of pollen in North Alabama?
Let’s verify!
If your allergies are acting up this spring, oak, cedar and pine trees are likely to blame.
WHAT WE FOUND:
North Alabama primarily deals with three types of pollen throughout the year: from weeds, from grasses and from trees. But come springtime, one of those produces more than the rest. Tree pollen is the dominant allergen in North Alabama this season, and a few specific trees are the biggest culprits…