Cherry

Also called black cherry or wild cherry. Heartwood can vary from reddish-brown to either deep red or a lighter red-brown. The sapwood is whitish-to reddish-brown. It has a fine close grain and a smooth texture. Typically dry weight: 580kg/m3. Grows in Canada and the USA.

It has medium strength and resistance to shock loads, low stiffness and good bending properties. It steam-bends well, and has been compared to beech and ash in this regard. Works well with hand and machine tools.

Furniture, cabinetmaking, quality joinery, carving, musical instruments and decorative veneers.