
Live oak
Quercus virginiana
Very low today, mostly grass pollen.
Last updated August 15, 2026
Pollen levels around Pasadena remain quiet today, with grass and weed pollen both at very low levels and tree pollen essentially absent. Most people should notice little to no irritation, though those especially sensitive to grass or weeds may feel a slight effect on days spent outdoors. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with grass and weed pollen staying in the very low range and tree pollen remaining quiet. This lull fits the season, as trees like oak, elm, and liquidambar have long since finished their spring release, and the more noticeable ragweed and other weed pollens typical of late summer have not yet picked up in earnest. For now, conditions favor easy breathing across the area.
Every dot is a tree near Pasadena, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.
The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Pasadena. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.
111 pollen-relevant trees nearby drive today's tree-pollen reading.
Get to know the tree types growing around Pasadena: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Live oak
Quercus virginiana

Common hackberry
Celtis occidentalis

Pecan
Carya illinoinensis

Arizona ash
Fraxinus velutina

Water oak
Quercus nigra

Willow oak
Quercus phellos

Loblolly pine
Pinus taeda

Bradford pear
Pyrus calleryana

American elm
Ulmus americana

Chinese elm
Ulmus parvifolia

Cedar elm
Ulmus crassifolia

Juniper
Juniperus chinensis

American sycamore
Platanus occidentalis

Mulberry
Morus

Catalpa
Catalpa

Nuttall oak
Quercus nuttallii