The Surprising Benefits and Miseries of Cedar Fever Season in Texas

Despite being disliked by many due to causing allergies, Ashe Juniper trees, often referred to as cedar trees, have several benefits. They provide food for animals, stabilize soil, help with water retention, and serve as habitat for the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler. They have been used for medicinal purposes, although the research behind their purported benefits is not strong. While not true cedars, Ashe Juniper trees are native to Central Texas and have been present longer than humans, although their abundance may have increased due to human activities altering the natural environment.