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  Elm Pollen: The Encore Adventure Written by Anne Ambs, Allergy and Asthma Center of NC, Cone Health Medical Group Elm pollen, often associated with spring, makes a surprising return later in the year. While our native elm species release their pollen during late winter and early spring, one introduced elm species, Chinese elm  ( Ulmus parvifolia ) , pollinates in late summer or fall in North Carolina.  Chinese elm, also known as lacebark elm, is a significant source of autumn pollen. Figure 1. Mature Chinese/lacebark elm tree. "Ulmus parvifolia" by Matt Lavin is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Belonging to the Ulmaceae family, elm trees thrive across temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. They are commonly found in forests, along riverbanks, and in valleys, where they contribute to the ecosystem by offering shelter and food for wildlife. Mature Chinese elms can reach heights of up to 50 feet and spread to 35 feet wide. Thanks to their adaptability, elms ar...

What's up, Forsyth? It's time for another pollen blog post from a guest writer and expert with the Allergy and Asthma Center NC.  On the Lookout for Elm Pollen: An Elm Pollen Adventure Written by Anne Ambs, Allergy and Asthma Center of NC, Cone Health Medical Group Hi, I’m Anne, nurse practitioner at the Allergy and Asthma Center of NC ! As a nature enthusiast, I can be found hiking and exploring everything outside in North Carolina on most weekends. While soaking in Nature’s beauty this past weekend , I went on a short quest to find elm trees in the Pilot Mountain area , as elm pollen will soon make an appearance in the environment. W hile I did not spot any elm trees on my outdoor adventure this weekend , m y eyes and nose were itching to tell a different story, that they had , indeed , already arrived.   Elm trees belong to the Ulmus genus, and they live primarily in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Interestingly, elms can be found in every US state e...