Very Low Pollen in Garden Grove, CA

About pollen in Garden Grove

Pollen levels around Garden Grove remain quiet today. Tree pollen is essentially absent, and grass pollen is running very low, so most people should notice little to no irritation outdoors. Even those with sensitivities are unlikely to feel much effect under these conditions. Looking ahead, grass pollen is expected to hold steady at these low levels over the next several days, offering a stretch of easy conditions for anyone prone to seasonal reactions. This lull fits the pattern for midsummer, as the region's trees—including elm, liquidambar, cupaniopsis, podocarpus, and syagrus—have largely finished their spring release and are contributing little to the air right now. With grass pollen typically lingering into early summer, it's worth keeping an eye on any modest upticks, but for now, outdoor plans should be largely unaffected by pollen.

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 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 grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

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

Grass pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Garden Grove, CA?

The main sources right now are Cupaniopsis, Liquidambar, Podocarpus, Elm, and Syagrus.