Cherry

Specs

Common Names

Black Cherry, American Cherry, Wild Cherry, Cabinet Cherry

Scientific Name

Prunus serotina

Origin

North America

Appearance

Black Cherry heartwood varies from rich red to reddish-brown. The sapwood is white. It has a fine, straight grain with narrow brown pith flecks and small gum pockets. It has a smooth texture.

Avg. Dried Weight

35 lbs/ft3 (560 kg/m3)

Janka Hardness

950 lbf

Modulus of Rupture

12,300 lbf/in2 (84.8 MPa)

Elastic Modulus

1,490,000 lbf/in2 (10.3 GPa)

Crushing Strength

7,110 lbf/in2 (49.0 MPa)

Shrinkage

Radial: 3.7%, Tangential: 7.1%

Durability

Moderately durable. Sapwood is susceptible to attack by common furniture beetle. Heartwood is moderately resistant to preservative treatment.

Workability

Works easily with hand and power tools. Moderate blunting effect on cutters. Nails, glues, and stains well. Polishes to an excellent finish.