Black Cherry

Prunus spp.

A rare and valuable hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
936 lbf
Very Soft
Density
36.00 lb/ft³
(609.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Various regions
Wavy Grain Fine Texture Common Moderate Cost

Appearance Characteristics

Color

Dark brown to black heartwood

Grain Pattern

Wavy

Texture

Fine

Luster

Low

Related Wood Species

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Quercus rubra

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Cherry

Prunus serotina

995 lbf Hardwood

Mahogany

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900 lbf Exotic

Birch

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910 lbf Hardwood

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