Ilex opacaIlex opaca

Holly – American – American White Holly

Botanical Name : Ilex opaca – French Name : Houx d’Am?rique

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Description

  • -Height : 50 ‘(Max 70’)
    -Diameter : 2 ‘
    -Lifespan : 100 years (Max 150 years old)
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 3.30 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 1020 lbs
    -color: ivory white with blue streaks
    -Sapwood : White, broad, paler than the heartwood
    -Grain : cross-wire, irregular
    -Texture : Medium to fine, uniform, medium gloss
    -Machining : Hand tools and easy machine tools
    -Sawmilling :
    -Blunting :
    -Molding :
    -Planing : Low
    -Shaping :
    -Turning : Good
    -Boring : Medium (Slowly)
    -Mortising :
    -Sanding : Good
    -Polishing : Good
    -Finishing : Excellent
    -Bending : Low
    -Nailing : Good
    -Gluing : Excellent
    -Stability: Medium
    -Durability: Low
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Boxes & Packaging, Light construction, Reconstructed products, Furniture, Joining, Plywood, Decorative veneer, Marquetry, musical instruments
    -Precautions:
    -Budgetary price : High