Holly Tree Wood
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Holly tree wood. The wood of Holly was used in joinery cabinet making engineering the making of mathematical instruments wood engraving and veneering. Known as the whitest of all woods it pretty much holds true to that title holly comes in several variations youpon big leaf ect. American holly Ilex opaca the state tree of Delaware is a fantastic tree with brilliant red berries and dark green leaves that are popular decorations during the Christmas season.
Holly- A Medical Wonder The incredible holly tree has also been found to contain numerous medical benefits and previously the leaves of this tree was used to cure smallpox and catarrh. Before there were laws to prevent such practices purveyors of live songbirds as pets caught their pretty prey with the help of the holly tree. Holly ranges in color from white to ivory.
Hollys herbal qualities calm an emotional mind and body. The Holly and the Ivy. Seldom available for commercial sale Holly is an expensive domestic lumber and is usually only available in small quantities and sizes.
Green Man Tree Oracle. Holly trees grow with so many branches that it is hard to get long clear cuttings. The wood is essentially white except for the heart wood and accepts dyes readily - so when dyed black it was sometimes used as a substitute for ebony on the handles of tea pots.
The Holly tree is one of the most beloved respected trees in Celtic mythology and is the evergreen twin of the Oak. Holly has a very close irregular grain with little or no discernible figure. I have used both big leaf and youpon holly with great results although youpon holly rarely exceeds 12 in diameter at the base mostly a shrub but for inlays and small projects it works great.
The majority of these are dioecious so they require both a male and female plant within pollination distance of each other in order for the female to produce fruits. Available in 12 34 S2S 44 - 84 lumber thins veneer pen blanks turning squares dowels and acoustic guitar sets. Must be cut in winter to avoid blue-stain or graying of the wood.