Holly

Color/Appearance: Ideal lumber has a very uniform, pale white color with virtually no visible grain pattern. Knots are common, which can reduce the usable area of the wood. Can develop a bluish/gray fungal stain if not dried rapidly after cutting. Holly is usually cut during the winter and kiln dried shortly thereafter to preserve the white color of the wood.
Workability: Can be difficult to work on account of the numerous knots and interlocked grain. Glues, stains, and finishes well, and is sometimes stained black as a substitute for Ebony. Turns well on the lathe.
Common Uses: Inlays, furniture, piano keys (dyed black), broom and brush handles, turned objects, and other small novelty items.
Origin of Wood Type USA
Botanical Name Ilex opaca
Specific Gravity 0.8
Avg. Weight Per BF 4.17 lb/bf
Color Range Cream – White
Rarity / Availability Moderately Available
Typical Avg. Width 2″ to 10″
Typical Avg. Length 3′ to 10′
Avg. Waste Factor 0.3
Wood Uses Substitute for Boxwood, Can be dyed and used as a substitute for Ebony, Wood Turning, Engraving Blocks, Piano Keys, Veneer, Antique Repair and many other uses
Lumber Grades Common, Unselected
Other Trade Names None

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