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American Holly
| Property | American Holly Ilex opaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$$ · Premium |
| Hardness | 1020 lbf |
| Workability | Fair |
| Seasonal movement | Large |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Inlay, Marquetry, Piano keys, Dyed black accents |
| Overview | The whitest of all domestic woods, nearly ivory when properly dried. Fine and even-grained, it's the go-to for inlay, marquetry, and anything that needs to read pure white. |