Thickness: 4/4 – 8/4

 

Grades: FAS/1F, Selects & Better, 1 Common, 2 Common

 

Other Common Names: Black Cherry

 

General Description: The heartwood of American cherry varies from rich red too reddish brown and will darken on exposure to light. In contrast the sapwood is creamy white. Cherry can be supplied steamed, to darken sapwood or left untamed. The wood has a fine uniform straight grain, smooth texture, and may naturally contain brown pith flecks and small gum pockets.

 

Distribution: Found throughout Eastern USA, but main commercial areas are Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and New York State. Although Cherry accounts for less than 2% of the growing hardwood resource, it is widely available in a full range of specifications.

 

Common Uses: Furniture and cabinet making, high-class joinery, kitchen cabinets, moldings, paneling, flooring, doors, boat interiors, musical instruments, turning and carving.