Very Low Pollen in Bushwick, NY

About pollen in Bushwick

Pollen activity in Bushwick remains fairly quiet today. Tree pollen is running low, with lingering traces from species like oak, honeylocust, plane, ash, and carpinus, while weed pollen is close to negligible. Most people should get through the day without much irritation, though those with strong sensitivities may notice a mild effect. Looking ahead, tree pollen should hold steady at low levels, while weed pollen is expected to inch upward slightly over the next several days. This lines up with the seasonal pattern for late September, as tree pollen has largely wound down after its spring peak and ragweed, the main late-season weed culprit, continues its gradual decline into fall. Overall, conditions should stay manageable through the week.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Bushwick, 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 Bushwick. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Silver linden

Tilia tomentosa

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Bushwick, NY today?

Bushwick, NY is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Bushwick, NY right now?

Weed pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Bushwick, NY?

The main sources right now are Taxodium, Plane, Honeylocust, Pyrus, and Ash. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.