American Black Cherry

 Black Cherry is good for making such furniture for the home as dining room tables, nightstands, and dressers. Black Cherry is durable and sometimes used as flooring.  

Name:

Prunus serotina

Origin:

Eastern North America

Colour:

Heartwood is light pinkish brown when freshly cut, darkening to a medium reddish brown with time and upon exposure to light. Wide sapwood is a pale yellowish colour. 

Grain:       

The grain is usually straight. Has a fine, even texture with a moderate natural lustre.  

Rot Resistance:

Heartwood is rated as being very durable and resistant to decay. 

Typical Applications:

Cabinetry, furniture, flooring, veneer, turned objects. 

Density:

560 kg/m3 average

Workability:

Black Cherry is stable, straight-grained, and machines well. It is easy to nail and glue. Black Cherry is also an excellent timber for turning and carving.