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The heartwood of cherry varies from rich red to reddish brown and will darken with exposure to
light. In contrast the sapwood is creamy white. The wood has a fine uniform straight grain, smooth
texture, and may naturally contain brown pith flecks and small gum pockets.
Working Properties
Cherry is easy to machine, nails and glues well and when sanded, stained and polished, it produces
an excellent smooth finish. It dries fairly quickly with moderately large shrinkage, but is
dimensionally stable after kilning. Northwest Hardwoods’ state-of-the art dry kilns and drying
technology help assure lumber that is straight and flat.
Physical Properties
The wood is of medium density with good wood bending properties. It has low stiffness and medium
strength and shock resistance.
Main Uses
Furniture and cabinets, high end joinery, kitchen cabinets, mouldings, paneling, flooring, doors,
boat interiors, musical instruments, turning and carving.
Regional Differences
Appalachian—The balanced four-season climate in the Appalachian region produces Cherry with beautiful
color and texture. It is a straight-grained, moderately hard, stable species that machines easily.
Northwest Hardwood’s Appalachian Cherry is offered in special color-selected products, including a
premium heart pull that ensures consistency of its coveted, rich brown heartwood. The lengths from
this region are 8-16'. Northwest Hardwood’s Cherry is highly sought after by builders of the finest
cabinetry and furniture in the world.
Glacial—The Glacial region’s frigid winters produce slow-growing trees with tight growth rings,
creating Cherry wood with outstanding color and texture. It is a straight-grained, moderately hard
and stable species that machines easily. The lengths from this region are heavy (approx. 80%) 8-10'.
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Cherry—Prunus Serotina
Cherry Grades
Rustic
FASEL
CAB Red
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