Origin: America
American cherry | cherry wood
Cherry wood from the North American black cherry is a fine, medium-weight hardwood that is valued for its warm color, fine grain and excellent workability. It is easy to polish and quickly darkens to a deep, reddish-brown tone.
Color & grain
- Tree size & wood properties
– Average height: 18-30 m (60-100 ft)
– Trunk diameter: 50-90 cm (20-35 in)
– Hardness: Janka hardness approx. 950 lbf (≈ 4 200 N) – slightly softer than oak, but robust.
– Weight: Medium density, about 560-650 kg/m³ (35-41 lb/ft³) in air-dry condition.
– Durability: Heartwood moderately resistant to fungal decay
Tree size & wood properties
- Average height: 15-30 meters
- Trunk diameter: 50-90 cm
- Hardness : Janka hardness: 4,200N slightly softer than oak, but still durable.
- Weight: Average density, approx. 580-650 kg/m³ in the dried state.
- Durability: Moderately resistant to moisture and insect infestation, requires protection for outdoor use.
Frequent uses
- Furniture: High-quality cupboards, tables, beds and chests of drawers thanks to the warm color and elegant look.
- Flooring & wall paneling: Ideal for interiors as the wood develops an attractive patina.
- Instrument making: Popular for guitar bodies and piano cases because of its good sound properties.
- Woodturning & carving: Excellent for decorative bowls, pens and sculptures, as it can be sanded smooth and finely oiled.
Buy cherry wood at JS Massivholz
Available in 60/100 cm length and different thicknesses in our online shop.
