Carolina Cherry Burl
Common Name
Cherry
Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Classification
Pronus serotina
Characteristics
Cherry is a domestic hardwood. The heartwood is a medium red-brown with it’s own characteristic luster. The sapwood is narrow and nearly white. The grain is straight, finely textured and close with usually a gentle waving figure. Cherry has a uniform texture, is medium heavy, strong, stiff and moderately hard. Cherry is one of the most sought after hardwoods. Cherry turns darker as it ages.
Common Uses
Fine furniture - flooring - cabinet making - turnery - joinery - carving - musical instruments - veneers and plywood.
Working Properties
Cherry works well, saws cleanly, planes excellently and takes all kinds of finishes very well. Screw holding properties are good and so are it’s gluing properties.
Tree is Native To
Cherry generally grows through the eastern part of the United States. Most trees are located in the Appalachian Mountains in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.