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);
| specific gravity = 0.63 |
| 38-56 ppcf |
Other Properties
Color: uniform light reddish brown that darkens with age. Rings: distinct. Pores: diffuse, fine. Gain: distinct. Rays: distinct. Hard, lightweight, pleasant smelling.
Additional Information
Schoch, W., Heller, I., Schweingruber, F.H., Kienast, F., 2004:
Wood anatomy of central European Species: Stone Fruit: Cherry,
Prunus avium L.
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Last updated on: 6/3/2008 7:41:46 AM
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