Get aeroallergen readings for Pine.

Important genera:

None

Tree pollen is dominant in the spring.
Pine pollen season extends from March to May.

Pine trees in Missouri:

• Yellow or Short Leaf Pine (Pinus echinata)
• Austrian or Black Pine (Pinus nigra)
• Virginia Scrub Pine (Pinus virginiana)

Facts about Pine

• Pine is a conifer (cone-bearing) that is wind-pollinated.
• The pollen is very buoyant and can travel hundreds of miles.
• Large pine pollen is the most visible and forms a yellow dust on dark objects when the trees are in bloom.

Pine Allergenicity

• Even though it is abundant, pine pollen is seldom an important allergen.