11/29/2025
Do allergies prevent your home from having a real Christmas tree during the holiday season? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, evergreen pollens, with their thick, waxy outer coating, have never been considered a significant allergen, and are unlikely to cause a reaction.
A 6-7’ Fraser fir grows in the field for approx. 8 years before it is harvested. In many cases allergic reactions are not caused by the tree itself, but things on the tree, like dust and other pollens that have settled on the tree over all those years while in the field. Hosing the tree down with water before taking it into the house will help reduce or eliminate the allergens on the tree. You can also use a spray bottle with a mild detergent like Dawn (1/4 tsp is plenty) to break down any settlements on the tree. Just mix the Dawn in a spray bottle, mist down the tree, and then hose it off. And if you're worried this might harm the tree or dry it out, no worries - this will not harm the tree at all.
