The Cherry Family
Black Cherry
| Scientific Name: | Prunus serotina |
| Location: | eastern North America |
| Dried Weight: | 35lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 950lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 7,100lbf /in2 |
Black Cherry has a heartwood with a light pinkish brown color. It will darken to a deeper golden brown with age. The sapwood is a pale yellowish color. The grain is usually straight and it has a fine texture. The end grain is semi-ring-porous to diffuse-porous. The wood is rated as very durable in regards to decay. It is the best all-around wood for workability.
Wild Cherry
| Scientific Name: | Prunus avium |
| Location: | Europe & Asia |
| Dried Weight: | 39lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 1,150lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 7,200lbf /in2 |
Wild Cherry has a heartwood with a light pinkish color which darkens to a deeper golden brown with age. The grain is usually straight and it has a fine to medium texture. The end grain is semi-ring-porous. Wild Cherry is rated as moderately durable to non-durable in regards to decay. It is easy wood to work with and glues, turns, and finishes well.