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. USA.  We cut the defects out of these boards!  Only a few will have color stripes or small defects.  Kiln dried with wax sealed ends.  Surfaced on two sides. W16373: Heart check and some knots. W16375: Rough edge and a 3/8″ bark pocket on one edge near the end.  Very minor.

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. USA.  We cut the defects out of these boards!  Only a few will have color stripes or small defects.  Kiln dried with wax sealed ends.  Surfaced on two sides. W16378: Check on edge. W16380: A couple of small knots.

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. USA.  We cut the defects out of these boards!  Only a few will have color stripes or small defects.  Kiln dried with wax sealed ends.  Surfaced on two sides.  W16381 and W16383: Two knots in each board. W16384: Color stripe and a couple of small knots.

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. USA. W15995 and W15998: Instrument Grade Guitar headplate billets. W15994, W15996 and W15997: High Grade. 

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. USA. W15999: High Grade.  W16000 and W16001: Due to the length, these items will be cut in half prior to shipping. Please call if you would like an item shipped uncut. Additional shipping charges will apply. 

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. USA.Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides.  Most of these are white with only a few color streaks or knots in some.  We carefully cut the defects out of these. W15501: 90% snow white.  Knots in several areas. Due to the length, this item will be cut in half prior to shipping. Please call if you would like this item shipped uncut. Additional shipping charges will apply. 

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. USA.Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides.  Most of these are white with only a few color streaks or knots in some.  We carefully cut the defects out of these. W15502: Snow white. W15503: Snow white, guitar headstock veneer billet. W15504 and W15505: White on one face. W15506: pin knots and color. 

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. USA.Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides.  Most of these are white with only a few color streaks or knots in some.  We carefully cut the defects out of these.W15508: Color streak on one face.  Best face is white. 

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. USA.Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides.  Most of these are white with only a few color streaks or knots in some.  We carefully cut the defects out of these. W15510: “B” grade with knots and color streaks. W15511: Snow white, knot on edge 6″ from end. W15512: Snow white.

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. USA. Nice white Holly.  Kiln dried. W14724: Supreme White