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Species: Cherry

Common Names/Species: Black Cherry, Wild Black Cherry, or Wild Cherry

Scientific Name: Prunus serotina

Description: Cherry is easy to work, fine textured, strong and fairly durable. This makes this species popular with cabinetmakers. Highly rated in all working properties including wood bending and turning. Becomes darker and richer with age.

Common uses: Architectural Millwork, Furniture, cabinets, joinery

Sources: Eastern United States

Size/Form: Cherry

lbs/BF (dry): 2.88

Hardness: Moderately Hard

Decay resitance: Resistant

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