| Name | American Holly (Ilex opaca) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as evergreen, white, Christmas, prickly, scrub, and dune holly. |
| Sources | Grows in eastern half of United States. |
| Appearance | Indistinct, close grain with no obvious figure and a fine texture. Ivory-white heartwood and white sapwood – sapwood usually much wider than the heartwood. |
| Physical Props | Moderately heavy and hard, with good shock resistance, and low bending strength, stiffness, and decay resistance. Steam-bends poorly. |
| Working Props | 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. |
| Uses | Used for turnery, carving, piano and organ keys, marquetry and inlay, wood block engravings, novelties, fixtures, handles, T-squares, fixtures, and furniture. |
