Cherry tree

Cherry wood, from the species Prunus avium (European cherry tree) and Prunus serotina (American cherry tree or black cherry), is one of the most sought-after types of wood in the timber industry. With a height of up to 25 meters, the European cherry tree is a classic furnishing wood with a fine structure and an attractive, mahogany-like reddish-brown color. The wood of the American cherry tree is in particularly high demand due to its larger trunk dimensions and dominates the market. Both types of wood are used as veneer in interior fittings and are particularly popular for high-quality furniture and interior fittings. European demand cannot be fully met due to limited trunk dimensions. In addition to Prunus avium and Prunus serotina, wood species such as Prunus padus and Prunus serotina are also commercially available as American cherry or black cherry. Cherry wood as firewood is less economically relevant.

The cherry wood also impresses with its unique color palette. The sapwood is whitish to yellowish gray, while the heartwood is initially yellowish or light reddish brown and darkens to a golden reddish brown when exposed to light. The American cherry has an even darker color. Fine pores and characteristic growth zones characterize the structure, complemented by small mirrors of wood rays. The overall wood characteristics are a reddish-brown tone with a harmoniously fine structure. The wood is easy to work with and is suitable for furniture, parquet flooring, ceiling and wall coverings and jewelry. It dries well, but is prone to cracking. The natural durability varies between moderate and not very durable. Cherry wood enjoys great popularity in high-quality interior design, especially as veneer and solid wood, both historically in Biedermeier and Art Nouveau furniture construction and in contemporary applications.

Sources: Wikipedia, Holz vom Fach (GD Holz)