Aspen trees are a species of poplar tree, they are both in the Populus genus of plants.

Aspen trees are very hardy and cold tolerant, so are found in the North and West of the UK.

Aspen trees release pollen into the air during their pollination season, which typically occurs in the spring.

You can relieve symptoms of pollen allergies by limiting time outside, keeping windows closed or showering and changing clothes after being inside. If you are allergic to aspen pollen it is likely you are allergic to multiple pollens so may benefit from taking a daily antihistamine through the high pollen days of Spring.

An allergy to aspen pollen is strongly associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever).

An aspen pollen allergy is also linked to asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis and atopic dermatitis.

Aspen sap contains salicyl alcohol and salicylaldehyde, these compounds can cause allergic contact dermatitis if they come into contact with the skin.

There are no recorded allergens for Aspen trees, but they are in the same genus of plants as Poplar and Cottonwood, so if allergic to one pollen it is likely you would be allergic to another.

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