Pollen in South Boston, MA

About pollen in South Boston

Pollen is essentially quiet across South Boston today, with tree pollen sitting at none and nothing else registering any activity. This is a good stretch for anyone who deals with seasonal allergies, as there is little to nothing in the air to trigger symptoms right now. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay calm, with tree pollen holding at none through the coming days. This lines up with the time of year, since late fall is well past the active pollen season for trees like oak, zelkova, honeylocust, pyrus, and linden, all of which typically release pollen in spring rather than now. With grass and ragweed seasons also behind us, residents can expect a low-pollen stretch overall as the region moves deeper into the quieter winter months.

What to do today

• Pollen is minimal today, so it's a great time to be outside.
• No special pollen precautions are needed right now.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Swamp White oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Norway 'Crimson King' maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hedge maple

Acer campestre

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Autumnalis cherry

Prunus subhirtella

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Northern hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Northern Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Japanese Flowering cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in South Boston, MA today?

South Boston, MA has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in South Boston, MA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Zelkova, Honeylocust, Pyrus, and Linden.