cherry
- Biological Classification
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumMagnoliophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderRosales
- FamilyRosaceae
- GenusPrunus
- Speciesserotina
- Subspecies
- Material Information
- CharacteristicsCherry wood is a medium-density hardwood that is known for its beautiful reddish-brown color and fine, straight grain. It has a smooth, satiny texture and is easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Cherry wood is also dimensionally stable and resists warping and shrinking, making it a popular choice for furniture and cabinetry. It has good shock resistance and is moderately durable.
- Common UsesCherry wood is commonly used in cabinetry, furniture, flooring, and interior millwork. It is also used in specialty items such as musical instruments, decorative veneers, and turned objects. The wood's beautiful color and fine grain make it a popular choice for high-end woodworking projects.
- Other NamesAmerican cherry, black cherry, wild cherry, cabinet cherry, rum cherry, and choke cherry
- Tree Information
- DescriptionCherry trees are deciduous trees that can grow up to 100 feet tall, but typically range from 50 to 80 feet in height. They have a round to oblong-shaped crown with a dense foliage of simple, serrated leaves that are dark green in color. The bark is smooth and reddish-brown when young, but develops scaly, darker-colored bark as the tree ages. Cherry trees also produce small, white or pinkish flowers in the spring, followed by small, edible cherries in the summer.
- RangeCherry trees are native to North America, specifically the eastern United States, but can also be found in parts of South America. They are also cultivated in Europe and Asia, but the majority of commercial cherry wood comes from North America.
- HabitatCherry trees commonly grow in mixed forests and wooded areas, as well as along stream banks and in moist soils. They prefer well-drained soils that are rich in nutrients, and can tolerate both acidic and alkaline soil types.
- AvailabilityCherry wood is readily available in the United States, as it is one of the most popular hardwoods used in cabinetry and furniture making. It is also exported to other countries for use in various woodworking applications.
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Plantae
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosales
Rosaceae
Prunus
serotina
Cherry wood is a medium-density hardwood that is known for its beautiful reddish-brown color and fine, straight grain. It has a smooth, satiny texture and is easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Cherry wood is also dimensionally stable and resists warping and shrinking, making it a popular choice for furniture and cabinetry. It has good shock resistance and is moderately durable.
Cherry wood is commonly used in cabinetry, furniture, flooring, and interior millwork. It is also used in specialty items such as musical instruments, decorative veneers, and turned objects. The wood's beautiful color and fine grain make it a popular choice for high-end woodworking projects.
American cherry, black cherry, wild cherry, cabinet cherry, rum cherry, and choke cherry
Cherry trees are deciduous trees that can grow up to 100 feet tall, but typically range from 50 to 80 feet in height. They have a round to oblong-shaped crown with a dense foliage of simple, serrated leaves that are dark green in color. The bark is smooth and reddish-brown when young, but develops scaly, darker-colored bark as the tree ages. Cherry trees also produce small, white or pinkish flowers in the spring, followed by small, edible cherries in the summer.
Cherry trees are native to North America, specifically the eastern United States, but can also be found in parts of South America. They are also cultivated in Europe and Asia, but the majority of commercial cherry wood comes from North America.
Cherry trees commonly grow in mixed forests and wooded areas, as well as along stream banks and in moist soils. They prefer well-drained soils that are rich in nutrients, and can tolerate both acidic and alkaline soil types.
Cherry wood is readily available in the United States, as it is one of the most popular hardwoods used in cabinetry and furniture making. It is also exported to other countries for use in various woodworking applications.