Cherry Lumber
The wood has a fairly uniform texture and very good machining properties. It is moderately heavy (361bs./cu.ft.), strong, stiff, moderately hard, has high shock-resistance, and moderately large shrinkage. After seasoning, it is very stable dimensionally.
Pricing/Availability
Currently out of stock
Range
Black cherry is sometimes known as cherry, wild black cherry, or wild cherry. It is the only native species of the genus Prunus of commercial importance for lumber production. It is scattered from southeastern Canada throughout the eastern half of the United States.
Description
The heartwood of black cherry varies from light to dark reddish-brown and has a distinctive luster. The sapwood is narrow in old trees and nearly white.
Uses
Black cherry is used principally for furniture, fine veneer panels and architectural woodwork. Other uses include caskets, woodenware, novelties, patterns, and paneling
Name
CHERRY, BLACK (Prunus serotina)
Type
Hard Wood
Machining
Excellent
Resistance To Splitting
Fair
Gluing
Very Good
Side Hardness
950 lbs
Kiln Dried
Yes
