Exotic Hardwoods | American Holly

Ilix opaca, or American Holly, produces the whitest wood of any American tree. The tree grows to heights of up to 60' and can be as large as 2-3' in diameter. Generally Holly tends to be a rather bushy shrub that is 15-25' high and has numerous branches having the appearance of a gum drop if growing in the open. Holly is primarily used for its branches to make wreaths and sprays. Annually there are over 10,000 people employed in cutting and gathering Holly branches for manufacturers. The fruit is consumed by wild turkeys, deer, and other birds. Uses include: piano keys, instrument parts, inlay, intarsia, and small parts on furniture. The wood must be cut in the winter and manufactured while it is still cold to prevent the wood from staining. Lumber must be dried quickly to stay white but dried slowly enough that the boards do not check and twist. There is usually evidence of wood pecker scars on every board with small dark lines where the cambium layer was damaged from pecking. USA

6519B

White American Holly
3 Pack
Ilix opaca, or American Holly, produces the whitest wood of any American tree. The tree grows to heights of up to 60' and can be as large as 2-3' in diameter. Generally Holly tends to be a rather bushy shrub that is 15-25' high and has numerous branches having the appearance of a gum drop if growing in the open. Holly is primarily used for its branches to make wreaths and sprays. Annually there are over 10,000 people employed in cutting and gathering Holly branches for manufacturers. The fruit is consumed by wild turkeys, deer, and other birds. Uses include: piano keys, instrument parts, inlay, intarsia, and small parts on furniture. The wood must be cut in the winter and manufactured while it is still cold to prevent the wood from staining. Lumber must be dried quickly to stay white but dried slowly enough that the boards do not check and twist. There is usually evidence of wood pecker scars on every board with small dark lines where the cambium layer was damaged from pecking. These all have bird peck. USA. Packaged weight: 4

6519B

Item#
12-14-09-6519B

Length: 17" avg.
Width: 2" avg.
Thick: 7/8"

$24.95

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6370B

White American Holly
2 Pack
Ilix opaca, or American Holly, produces the whitest wood of any American tree. The tree grows to heights of up to 60' and can be as large as 2-3' in diameter. Generally Holly tends to be a rather bushy shrub that is 15-25' high and has numerous branches having the appearance of a gum drop if growing in the open. Holly is primarily used for its branches to make wreaths and sprays. Annually there are over 10,000 people employed in cutting and gathering Holly branches for manufacturers. The fruit is consumed by wild turkeys, deer, and other birds. Uses include: piano keys, instrument parts, inlay, intarsia, and small parts on furniture. The wood must be cut in the winter and manufactured while it is still cold to prevent the wood from staining. Lumber must be dried quickly to stay white but dried slowly enough that the boards do not check and twist. There is usually evidence of wood pecker scars on every board with small dark lines where the cambium layer was damaged from pecking. There is live edge and bird peck present. USA. Packaged weight: 2

6370B

Item#
12-7-09-6370B

Length: 14"
Width: 2-1/2"
Thick: 15/16"
Length: 11-7/8"
Width: 3-1/8"
Thick: 7/8"

$32.25

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5322A

White American Holly

Beautiful American hardwood that is white in color! This is a very popular choice for intarsia & inlay work. This pack of small odds & ends is perfect for the crafter. Please note that you will have to work around bark & knots. Cannot ship outside of the USA due to bark. Packaged weight: 7

5322A

Item#
10-14-09-5322A

Size Range:
Length: 10"
Width: 3"
Thick: 5/8"
Length: 5"
Width: 1/2"
Thick: 1/4"

$24.95
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3495A
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White
American Holly

This is the Worlds whitest wood and is great for inlay and intarsia. As with all holly there are numerous knots and incursions that will have to be worked around or with. Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides. Packaged weight: 9

3495A

Item#
7-24-09-3495A

Length: 62-7/8"
Width: 6-3/4"
Thick: 13/16"

$89

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