The Ahwatukee desert is a destination for many because of the warm climate and dry weather. It is also home to many plants that can wreak havoc on one’s allergies. Discover plants that are know allergenic triggers.
Arizona Ash is a medium to large deciduous ornamental shade tree used in landscaping throughout Phoenix. Because of it’s high water requirements, it is infrequently used in desert landscaping and therefore is less common in the newer communities of Ahwatukee, Chandler, and Maricopa, although it can be found frequently in older parts of Ahwatukee, equestrian […]
A type of pigweed, this wind pollinated weed is not native to Arizona. It may be found along road sides, in agricultural area, ditches, and vacant fields in the fall. It can be found covering open fields in September through November in the Phoenix area if monsoon rains have been frequent. Pollinates: May through November
Russian Thistle is a common weed throughout the Southwest. It is not native to Arizona and is found in areas where the natural desert has been disturbed such as vacant fields, roadsides, and agricultural areas. It is commonly known as Tumbleweed. Like many allergenic weeks, it distributes it’s pollen in the wind rather than relying on […]
Desert Ragweed is a small shrub (2 ft) found throughout the Sonoran desert. It is dormant throughout most of the year but comes to life during the spring, particularly if winter rains have been substantial, sprouting leaves and flowers until the heat of summer sets in. In some areas, depending on rainfall and elevation, Desert […]
Rabbit Bush (Triangle Leaf Bursage) is a member of the ragweed family. It is native to the Sonoran desert and is one of the most commonly encountered plants in South Mountain and McDowell Mountain Parks. It has been used in desert landscaping as a hardy, drought tolerant shrub. Pollinates: February-May (More)
Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina)
/in Arizona Allergenic Plant Guide, Trees /by brianmillhollonArizona Ash is a medium to large deciduous ornamental shade tree used in landscaping throughout Phoenix. Because of it’s high water requirements, it is infrequently used in desert landscaping and therefore is less common in the newer communities of Ahwatukee, Chandler, and Maricopa, although it can be found frequently in older parts of Ahwatukee, equestrian […]
Careless Weed (Amaranthus palmeri)
/in Arizona Allergenic Plant Guide, Weeds /by brianmillhollonA type of pigweed, this wind pollinated weed is not native to Arizona. It may be found along road sides, in agricultural area, ditches, and vacant fields in the fall. It can be found covering open fields in September through November in the Phoenix area if monsoon rains have been frequent. Pollinates: May through November
Russian Thistle (Salsola kali)
/in Arizona Allergenic Plant Guide, Weeds /by brianmillhollonRussian Thistle is a common weed throughout the Southwest. It is not native to Arizona and is found in areas where the natural desert has been disturbed such as vacant fields, roadsides, and agricultural areas. It is commonly known as Tumbleweed. Like many allergenic weeks, it distributes it’s pollen in the wind rather than relying on […]
Desert Ragweed (Ambrosia dumosa)
/in Arizona Allergenic Plant Guide, Weeds /by brianmillhollonDesert Ragweed is a small shrub (2 ft) found throughout the Sonoran desert. It is dormant throughout most of the year but comes to life during the spring, particularly if winter rains have been substantial, sprouting leaves and flowers until the heat of summer sets in. In some areas, depending on rainfall and elevation, Desert […]
Rabbit Bush (Triangle Leaf Bursage)
/in Arizona Allergenic Plant Guide, Weeds /by brianmillhollonRabbit Bush (Triangle Leaf Bursage) is a member of the ragweed family. It is native to the Sonoran desert and is one of the most commonly encountered plants in South Mountain and McDowell Mountain Parks. It has been used in desert landscaping as a hardy, drought tolerant shrub. Pollinates: February-May (More)