Very Low Pollen in Koreatown, CA

Very low today, mostly tree pollen.

Last updated July 28, 2026

Today's index1out of 5Very Low
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Driving it today

FicusFicusWashingtoniaWashingtoniaCinnamomumCinnamomumEugeniaEugeniaPittosporumPittosporum

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About pollen in Koreatown

Pollen levels around Koreatown are quiet today. Tree pollen is present but only at a very low level, which means most people should be able to go about their day without much irritation, even if you tend to be sensitive. There is nothing at this point suggesting a bothersome day for allergy symptoms. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to hold steady at this same low level over the next few days, so no significant change is on the horizon. This is a relatively calm stretch for local trees such as ficus, Washingtonia, cinnamomum, eugenia, and pittosporum, which tend to be more active earlier in the year. For now, conditions remain mild and manageable across the area.

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 Koreatown, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

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Top tree-pollen sources

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

345 pollen-relevant trees nearby drive today's tree-pollen reading.

  • Ficus33%
  • Washingtonia25%
  • Cinnamomum16%
  • Eugenia15%
  • Pittosporum5%
  • Phoenix2%

Meet the trees near you

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

Chinese evergreen elm

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
London plane

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Oak species

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
American sweetgum

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Italian cypress

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring
Bradford pear

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Italian stone pine

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Aleppo pine

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Canary island pine

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Shamel ash

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Monterey pine

Monterey pine

Pinus radiata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
California sycamore

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Japanese black pine

Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Carolina laurel cherry

Carolina laurel cherry

Prunus caroliniana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Siberian elm

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Juniper species

Juniper species

Juniperus

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Koreatown, CA today?
Koreatown, 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 Koreatown, 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 Koreatown, CA?
The main sources right now are Ficus, Washingtonia, Cinnamomum, Eugenia, and Pittosporum.