Weight: 47

Grain: Straight.

Figure: Almost no figure from grain pattern or color. The color of Holly is a chalky white to a light shade of gray with blue streaks.

Texture: Very fine and uniform.

Properties: It's an easy wood to work. Cuts clean and smooth with hand or power tools. Capable of a very smooth and hard surface. Flexible and strong, bends nicely.

Uses: The principle use is for deck planking and bulkward planking. The fine texture makes the wood suitable for delicate fittings and carvings.