| NAME: |
Holly |
| BOTANICAL NAME: |
Ilex opaca |
| ALSO KNOWN AS: |
Christmas holly, Scrub holly, White holly |
| RANGE: |
Eastern US |
| STRENGTH PROPERTIES: |
Moderately heavy and hard, with good shock resistance, and low bending strength, stiffness, and decay resistance. Steam-bends poorly. |
| GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: |
Generally machines well but irregular grain can cause problems. Sands and turns easily and polishes to a fine luster. Glues, screws, and nails well. Stains and finishes satisfactorily - sometimes stained black to simulate ebony. |
| AVAILABILITY: |
Limited |
| USES: |
Carving, piano and organ keys, inlay, wood block engravings, novelties, fixtures, handles, T-squares, fixtures, and furniture. |
| COST: |
Very valuable. |
