AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ashe juniper trees are causing a lot of suffering for Central Texans with allergies this winter. We’ve had multiple days so far this season where the “cedar” count has neared ...

First thing to know about mountain cedar: they technically aren’t cedar trees at all. What we call “cedar trees” are a type of juniper tree -- specifically Ashe juniper -- named after William Willard ...

Many Texans in December have a their own take on the classic Christmas song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” This version would go: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With ...

"Cedar fever" season has arrived in Texas, putting millions at risk of runny noses and sniffles as Christmas approaches. While "cedar fever" may sound like some exotic disease, it's actually an ...

AUSTIN, Texas — One can’t deny the scenic beauty of Austin. But lurking among the millions of trees that grace our city are some that many don’t appreciate this time of year: Ashe Junipers, also known ...

Cedars and junipers are both evergreen coniferous trees belonging to the plant order Pinales. They have many traits in common and are easily confused, in part because some trees commonly referred to ...

‌Cedar fever, also called allergic rhinitis, isn’t exactly what it sounds like. It usually doesn't involve a fever. It's not the flu or a virus — it’s an extreme allergy. Cedar fever is common in ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A short bill filed by Texas Rep. Ellen Troxclair, R-Austin, would remove municipal protections for Ashe Juniper trees across Texas, a move that ecologists warn could have a serious ...

Miranda Earnest, the new horticulture aide for Buffalo County Extension, is a 2015 Aurora High School graduate. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on May 4, ...

Mountain cedar season begins in December, peaks in January, and ends around Valentine's Day (Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.) After a relatively tame ...