Very Low Pollen in Garden Grove, CA

About pollen in Garden Grove

Pollen levels across Garden Grove remain quiet today. Tree pollen is the only category showing any activity, and even that is running very low, so most people should notice little to no effect. Those with sensitivities to trees like pine, plane, or the native palms and ficus common in the area are unlikely to feel much discomfort under these conditions. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay at this same low level through the next several days, with no signs of a notable rise on the horizon. This lull fits the season well, since summer in Southern California typically brings a natural dip in tree pollen after the spring peak, while grass activity has largely wound down and ragweed season has not yet begun. For now, conditions look favorable for anyone who tends to react to airborne pollen.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today, so it's a good day for outdoor activities.
• If you're sensitive, rinsing off after time outside still helps.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Garden Grove, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Garden Grove. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Garden Grove: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ornamental pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Aristocrat pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Afghan pine

Pinus eldarica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

White mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Peach

Prunus persica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Garden Grove, CA today?

Garden Grove, CA is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Garden Grove, CA right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Garden Grove, CA?

The main sources right now are Pine, Plane, Archontophoenix, Cupaniopsis, and Celtis.