Cherry, American
Latin name: Prunus serotina
Also known as: American cherry, Black cherry, Cabinet cherry
Wood Type:
Hardwood
Durability:
Moderately durable
Treatability:
No information
Moisture Movement:
Medium
Density (mean, Kg/m³):
580
Texture:
Fine
Availability:
Limited availability at specialist timber merchant
Price:
Medium
Use(s):
Joinery - Interior, Furniture
Colour(s):
Reddish brown, Red

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.
Drying
Relatively quick drying with some tendency to warp.
Working qualities
Good - It is moderately durable, works fairly easily, turns well, and takes an excellent polish.
Suppliers |
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A C Timber Solutions Ltd
Ely |
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Abbey Woods
Dublin 13 |
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Brooks Bros (UK) Limited
Maldon |
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Burton, E O & Co Limited
Brentwood |
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Capricorn Eco Timber
Stafford |
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Champion, A W Limited
New Malden |
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Cranwood Industries
Warrenpoint |
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Enfield Speciality Doors
Enfield |
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English Woodlands Timber Ltd
Midhurst |
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Fleming Buildbase
Aberdeen |
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Gilmour & Aitken
Alexandria |
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International Timber
Manchester |
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iWood Timber Ltd
Stafford |
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James Latham plc
Hemel Hempstead |
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Morgan Timber
Rochester |
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NHG Timber Limited
Croydon |
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Quinn Hardwoods Ltd
Dublin |
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Thorogood Timber Limited
Colchester |
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Timber Focus
Manchester |
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Timbmet
Stanford in the Vale |
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W. L. West & Sons Ltd
Petworth |
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Watford Timber Co Limited
Watford |
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Suppliers |
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Watford Timber Co Limited
Watford |
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W. L. West & Sons Ltd
Petworth |
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Timbmet
Stanford in the Vale |
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Timber Focus
Manchester |
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Thorogood Timber Limited
Colchester |
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Quinn Hardwoods Ltd
Dublin |
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NHG Timber Limited
Croydon |
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Morgan Timber
Rochester |
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James Latham plc
Hemel Hempstead |
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iWood Timber Ltd
Stafford |
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International Timber
Manchester |
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Gilmour & Aitken
Alexandria |
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Fleming Buildbase
Aberdeen |
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English Woodlands Timber Ltd
Midhurst |
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Enfield Speciality Doors
Enfield |
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Cranwood Industries
Warrenpoint |
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Champion, A W Limited
New Malden |
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Capricorn Eco Timber
Stafford |
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Burton, E O & Co Limited
Brentwood |
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Brooks Bros (UK) Limited
Maldon |
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Abbey Woods
Dublin 13 |
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A C Timber Solutions Ltd
Ely |
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