Welcome to cedar fever season, the time of the year when pollen from mountain cedar, or Ashe juniper, trees invades our sinuses and trigger allergic reactions.

WATCH: Mountain Cedar trees “exploding” with pollen in San Antonio, the Hill Country 🤧 Cedar season lasts through mid-February ...

It’s like trying to breathe in a dust storm.” Since that pollen is wind disseminated, cedar fever can affect individuals far removed from areas with a high-concentration of juniper trees.

It’s like trying to breathe in a dust storm.” Since that pollen is wind disseminated, cedar fever can affect individuals far removed from areas with a high-concentration of juniper trees.

Tree pollen surge sparks severe allergy symptoms Allergy symptoms are worsening as the seasons start earlier, and tree pollens like juniper are triggering discomfort. Experts offer tips for relief ...

Millions of Ashe Juniper trees – often called Mountain Cedar – seem to conspire against us each year during allergy season.

But a viral claim about cities planting "male" juniper trees had us wondering: Does the sex of a tree make a difference in how much pollen it gives off? We decided to verify.

Spring is definitely in the air, along with pollen. The culprits making people feel not-sot-great are trees like maple, juniper, and cedar. But worst of season is yet to come.

The tree is actually a juniper, and its botanical name is Juniperus ashei. From late December through January, male juniper trees produce prodigious amounts of pollen.

I don't even deal with seasonal allergies, but a viral video of pollen exploding from a tree is making me itchy — and I'm not the only one.