Very Low Pollen in Garden Grove, CA

Very low today, mostly tree pollen.

Last updated September 29, 2026

Today's index1out of 5Very Low
TreeVery Lowin season
GrassVery Lowin season
WeedVery Lowin season

Driving it today

PinePinusPlanePlatanusArchontophoenixArchontophoenixCupaniopsisCupaniopsisCeltisCeltisGrassesRagweed

Forecast

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About pollen in Garden Grove

Pollen levels across the board are low in Garden Grove today. Tree, grass, and weed pollen are all barely registering, so most people should be able to go about outdoor activities without much irritation. Even those with sensitivities are unlikely to notice much of a difference right now. Looking ahead, this quiet stretch is expected to continue through the next several days. Tree pollen, already minimal from local species like pine, plane, and cupaniopsis, is expected to fade further and settle near zero. Grass and weed pollen should hold steady at low levels rather than climb. This lull fits the season, as early fall tends to sit between summer grass activity and the milder tree pollen production of cooler months, giving allergy sufferers a bit of a breather before conditions shift again later in the year.

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.

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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.

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

  • PinePinus37%
  • PlanePlatanus22%
  • Archontophoenix11%
  • Cupaniopsis10%
  • HackberryCeltis6%
  • Hymenosporum5%

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

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Ornamental pear

Ornamental pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Aristocrat pear

Aristocrat pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Afghan pine

Afghan pine

Pinus eldarica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
California sycamore

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Evergreen pear

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Holly oak

Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Leaf plum purple

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Shamel ash

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
American sweetgum

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Aleppo pine

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Glossy privet

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Olive

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer
White mulberry

White mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring
Chinese elm

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Peach

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, and it's in season now. 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. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.