Hotter, wetter summers have increased the amount of fungus and insects in the area, which makes it harder for the trees to grow.

Volunteers are preparing to ship Christmas trees to service members stationed overseas as part of the Trees for Troops program. Two hundred fifty trees are donated by growers from throughout Indiana.

Trees without decorations can be dropped off at several Indy Parks locations through the end of January.

Supply is down and demand is up. As a result, the National Christmas Tree Association says, prices are up 5 to 10 percent.