Cherry

Prunus serotina

Known also as American black cherry.

Where it grows

Cherry grows throughout Eastern USA. Main areas are Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York States.

 

Appearance
Sapwood creamy white  kerasia
Heartwood

red to reddis brown, darkening on exposure

Grain straight
Height

100 ft with diameter 2'-5'

Properties
Average weight at 12% M.C ( kg/m³) 561
Specific gravity at 12 % M.C. 0,50
Average Volumetric Shrinkage Green to 6 % M.C (%) 9,2
Crushing strength

medium

Bending strength medium
Modulus of Elasticity (Mpa) 10,274
 Hardness (N) 4226 
Processing
 
« Poor
Good »
Drying item40
Machining item40
Wood Bending item40
 Gluing item40
Nailing item40
Finishing item40

End Uses

Flooring, joinery and moulding, turning and carving, panelling, doors, cabinets and furniture.

Remarks

The heartwood is moderately resistant to treatment with preservatives. The wood has medium density and good bending properties.

 

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