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File:Higan cherry tree2_overall_AA.jpg|Weeping Higan Cherry ''Prunus subhirtella'' | File:Higan cherry tree2_overall_AA.jpg|Weeping Higan Cherry ''Prunus subhirtella'' | ||
File:Higan cherry tree2_detail_AA.jpg|Weeping Higan Cherry ''Prunus subhirtella'' | File:Higan cherry tree2_detail_AA.jpg|Weeping Higan Cherry ''Prunus subhirtella'' | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 184 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 184 | ||
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* ''CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics'', Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: density=43-56 ppcf (0.70-0.90 g/cm3) | * ''CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics'', Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: density=43-56 ppcf (0.70-0.90 g/cm3) | ||
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Revision as of 14:51, 29 April 2016
Description
Wood from any cherry tree, especially the wild cherry (Prunus avium) or the black cherry (Prunus serotina). Cherry trees have a smooth reddish brown bark and white blossoms in spring. The close, even-grain wood is strong and smells like roses when freshly cut. It is brownish to light red in color but darkens on exposure. Cherry wood takes a high polish and is valued for instrument cases, furniture, veneers, cabinetry, turnery and decorative items. It was formerly used for airplane propellers. The demand for cherry wood is usually greater than the supply. Other cherry trees used for their wood include the African cherry or makore (Mimusops heckelii); Austrian cherry (Prunus mahaleb); and European cherry (Prunus cerasus).
Synonyms and Related Terms
cherrywood; mazzard (England); merisier (Fr.); cerisier (Fr.); Kirsche (Deut.); ciliegio (It.); cerezo (Esp.); sakura (Jap.); black cherry; Prunus mahaleb (Austrian cherry); Mimusops heckelii (African cherry, makore); Prunus cerasus (European cherry, sour cherry); Prunus avium (wild cherry, sweet cherry); Prunus serotina (black cherry);
Other Properties
Color: uniform light reddish brown that darkens with age. Rings: distinct. Pores: diffuse, fine. Gain: distinct. Rays: distinct. Hard, lightweight, pleasant smelling.
| Density | 38-56 ppcf |
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| Molecular Weight | specific gravity = 0.63 |
Paper fiber type: hardwood, diffuse porous. Using transmitted light microscopy, pulp is identified by vessels with irregular open spiraling. Perforations are simple. Appearance with Graff "C" stain: dark blue, but varies with bleaching. Common pulping method: kraft.
Additional Information
Schoch, W., Heller, I., Schweingruber, F.H., Kienast, F., 2004:Wood anatomy of central European Species: Stone Fruit: Cherry,Prunus avium L.
Additional Images
Cherry (Prunus serotina)
Cherry wood (Prunus avium)
Weeping Higan Cherry Prunus subhirtella
Weeping Higan Cherry Prunus subhirtella
Black cherry paper pulp stained with Graff "C" stain
Black cherry paper pulp stained with Graff "C" stain
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 184
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 Comment: 38-45 ppcf
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Cherry." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 18 May 2004 .
- Website address 1 Comment: Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (Accessed Dec. 9, 2005)
- H.L.Edlin, What Wood is That?, Viking Press, New York, 1969
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus (Accessed Dec. 9, 2005)
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: density=43-56 ppcf (0.70-0.90 g/cm3)
- Walter Rantanen. "Fiber ID Course." Integrated Paper Services. June 2013. Lecture.