Since there isn’t a tree farm around every comer, and shipping can double the cost of a tree, you may save some cash by finding a farm that’s closer to home. The following all ship and have been in business for at least five years.

California

Satterstrom’s Tree Farm, in Reedley (559-897-3685, www.satterstrom.com), takes phone orders for incense cedars, deodar cedars, and Douglas firs.

Minnesota

Cupkie Christmas Village, in Perham (218-346-6164, www.christmastreevillage.com), accepts online orders for balsam firs, Norway and Scotch pines, and spruces.

North Carolina

Cartner Christmas Tree Farm, in Newland (828-733-2391, www.carolinafraserfir.com), ships Fraser firs only. Print out a form from the website and place your order by fax.

Jones Christmas Tree Farm, in Laurel Springs (866-216-8299, www.joneschristmastreefarm.com), has online ordering of Fraser firs.