In this Sun Current article, Ryan Gustafson from Davey's South Minneapolis office shares advice on how to select trees to plant that avoid causing allergies. 

Posted: May 14, 2025

Ah, spring in the Twin Cities. After a long Minnesota winter, we’re finally rewarded with green grass, blooming gardens and, unfortunately, the return of allergy season. Close up of flowering tree branches

If you’re reaching for tissues more than gardening gloves come April, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans, and plenty of us here in the metro, suffer from seasonal allergies. And while we often blame ragweed in the fall, spring belongs to tree pollen.

You might think: All trees are good, right? They provide shade, beauty and critical environmental benefits. And you’re right, but not all trees are created equal when it comes to our sinuses.

To continue reading Ryan's advice, read the rest of the article here. 

For more information, contact the South Minneapolis office.

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