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Cherry
This tree is also known as cabinet cherry, wild cherry or rum
cherry and grows from Maine and Nova Scotia through central Florida
and Texas to western and southern Mexico.
The tree grows to a height of 60 to 80 feet with a trunk
up to 3ft in diameter. Its pea sized cherries are edible but
have a slightly bitter taste.
THE
TIMBER
The cherry's natural sapwood is whitish to pale reddish brown, with
a heartwood that varies from light yellow to dark reddish
brown. It is straight grained and uniform but with the
occasional dark and rather beautiful streak. Crotches and
burls are highly prized and the figure on quartersawn surfaces
are beautiful.
USES
In the 18th century black cherry was a favorite of furniture
makers, who used also it for cabinets and interior trim. It
planes very well and is a useful timber for turnery. It takes
a range of finishes and turns darker and richer with age
to the point of appearing like mahogany.
WENTWORTH FURNITURE SAYS:
Classic features, works well in mid tones to dark stains.
Traditional furniture and rich elegance.
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