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lakesidecallas Dandridge, TN(Zone 6a) Mar 14, 2009

Last weekend it was unseasonably warm, sunny and mid 70s- our neighbor called us in the late morning to ask if we were burning something, he said they kept seeing occasional puffs of smoke.
As I was talking to him I walked out on our porch and saw what he was talking about- every time the breeze blew a little, there was a cloud of what looked like smoke coming our of our cedars. It was really bizarre!
My husband thought it must have been some sort of a pollen release.
Of course, by the time I grabbed the camera, it had pretty well stopped.

Anyone else ever notice this?

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lakesidecallas Dandridge, TN(Zone 6a) Mar 14, 2009

I should have googled it first before posting... sure 'nuff, that man is so smart. It was pollen. Here's an article that even has a little film.
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/weather/Cedar_pollen_counts_explode

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snapple45 Holland, OH(Zone 5b) Mar 14, 2009

I'm still glad you asked - and answered - the question. It's fascinating! Who knew!

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Mar 14, 2009

Cedars pollinate in the autumn. Conifers pollinating around now include cypresses, junipers, yews, redwoods, so it is likely one of those. Later in the spring, pines, spruces, larches and firs.

Resin

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