Cherry

Prunus serotina

Cherry is a premier furniture wood, valued for its beautiful color that deepens with age and its excellent finishing properties.

Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
995 lbf
Very Soft
Density
35.00 lb/ft³
(561.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Eastern North America
Straight Grain Fine Texture Common Moderate Cost

Appearance Characteristics

Color

Light pinkish brown when fresh, aging to medium reddish brown

Grain Pattern

Straight

Texture

Fine

Luster

High

General Appearance

Fine, even texture with natural luster and beautiful color development

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