Distribution:
American holly grows
from Massachusettes, Connecticut and New York, southwest to
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri and
Oklahoma, south to Texas and east to Florida
General Characteristics: The
holly tree has spiny evergreen leaves and red berries on the
female trees. The bark is thick and relatively smooth with
rough wart like processes. They can reach a height from 50
feet with a 2 foot diameter. When milled, the sapwood is white
and the heartwood is an ivory white with a bluish cast or
streaks. It has no characteristic odor or taste and is heavy,
hard, close grained and tough, with a low luster like ivory.
Weight: N/A
Working Properties: Holly can
be moderate to difficult to machine. It glues and screws well,
but drilling should be done slowly. It sands and turns easily
and polishes to a nice luster. It takes a stain well and can
be ebonized.
Durability: Holly is susceptible
to fungal attack.
Preservation: N/A |
