Cherry, American
Latin name: Prunus serotina
Also known as: American cherry, Black cherry, Cabinet cherry
Wood Type:
Hardwood
Durability:
Moderately durable
Treatability:
No information
Moisture Movement:
Medium
Density (mean, Kg/m³):
580
Texture:
Fine
Availability:
Limited availability at specialist timber merchant
Price:
Medium
Use(s):
Joinery - Interior, Furniture
Colour(s):
Reddish brown, Red
Environmental
Not listed in CITES. Believed available from well-managed sources. Check certification status with suppliers.
Distribution
Occurs in the deciduous forest areas from Ontario to Florida and from the Dakotas to Texas, but only in small quantities or as scattered trees.
The tree
A medium-sized tree, 18m to 21m tall, with a diameter of 0.5m.
The timber
The timber is hard, with a fine, straight, close grain, the heartwood varying in colour from reddish-brown to rich red, the narrow sapwood being pinkish. Fine, narrow, brown-coloured pith flecks, and small gum pockets are a common feature of the wood, which weighs about 580 kg/m³ when dried.
Drying
Relatively quick drying with some tendency to warp.
Working qualities
Good - It is moderately durable, works fairly easily, turns well, and takes an excellent polish.
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A C Timber Solutions LtdEly |
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Burton, E O & Co LimitedBrentwood |
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Champion, A W LimitedNew Malden |
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Cranwood IndustriesWarrenpoint |
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Enfield Speciality DoorsEnfield |
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English Woodlands Timber LtdMidhurst |
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Fleming BuildbaseAberdeen |
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Gilmour & Aitken LimitedAlexandria |
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International TimberManchester |
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iWood Timber LtdStafford |
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James Latham plcHemel Hempstead |
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Morgan TimberRochester |
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NHG Timber LimitedCroydon |
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Quinn Hardwoods LtdDublin |
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Thorogood Timber LimitedColchester |
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Timber & Plywood Services LtdPaisley |
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TimbmetStanford In The Vale |
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W. L. West & Sons LtdPetworth |
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Watford Timber Co LimitedWatford |
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Suppliers |
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Watford Timber Co LimitedWatford |
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W. L. West & Sons LtdPetworth |
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TimbmetStanford In The Vale |
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Timber & Plywood Services LtdPaisley |
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Thorogood Timber LimitedColchester |
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Quinn Hardwoods LtdDublin |
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NHG Timber LimitedCroydon |
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Morgan TimberRochester |
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James Latham plcHemel Hempstead |
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iWood Timber LtdStafford |
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International TimberManchester |
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Gilmour & Aitken LimitedAlexandria |
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Fleming BuildbaseAberdeen |
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English Woodlands Timber LtdMidhurst |
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Enfield Speciality DoorsEnfield |
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Cranwood IndustriesWarrenpoint |
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Champion, A W LimitedNew Malden |
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Burton, E O & Co LimitedBrentwood |
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A C Timber Solutions LtdEly |
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