Cherry
| Wood type | Hardwood |
| Environmental | Not listed in CITES. Believed available from well-managed sources. Check certification status with suppliers. |
| Distribution | Occurs in the deciduous forest areas from Ontario to Florida and from the Dakotas to Texas, but only in small quantities or as scattered trees. |
| The Tree | A medium-sized tree, 18m to 21m tall, with a diameter of 0.5m. |
| The Timber | The timber is hard, with a fine, straight, close grain, the heartwood varying in colour from reddish-brown to rich red, the narrow sapwood being pinkish. Fine, narrow, brown-coloured pith flecks, and small gum pockets are a common feature of the wood, which weighs about 580 kg/m3 when dried. |
| Working Qualities | Good – Good |
| Durability | Moderately durable |
| Treatability | No Information |
| Moisture Movement | Medium |
| Density (mean, Kg/m³) |
580 |
| Texture | Fine |
| Availability | Limited |
| Price | Medium |
| Use(s) | Interior joinery, Furniture |
| Colour(s) | Reddish brown, Red |