American Cherry

American Cherry Timber – Prunus serotina

American Cherry AKA Cherry American

Wood Appearance

Colour – The heartwood of cherry varies from rich red to reddish brown and will darken with age and on exposure to light. In contrast, the sapwood is creamy white.

Grain – The Wood has a fine uniform, straight grain, satiny, smooth texture and may naturally contain brown pith flecks and small gum pockets.

Wood Properties

Density – Not Available

Durability – Not Available

Hardness – Not Available

Identification Features

Sapwood – The sapwood is creamy white

Heartwood – The heartwood of cherry varies from rich red to reddish brown and will darken with age and on exposure to light.

Texture – The Wood has a satiny, smooth texture and may naturally contain brown pith flecks and small gum pockets.

Wood Structure

Growth Rings – Not Available

Vessels – Not Available

Resin Canals – Not Available

Parenchyma – Not Available

Rays – Not Available