Cherry

Cherry, American Black (Prunus serotina) Wild Black Cherry Source: Maine to Dakotas and Appalachians; production largely Pennsylvania to West Virginia. Color: Light reddish-brown. Pattern: Straight-grained; satiny; some figured. Small gum pockets are normal markings. Characteristics: Light; strong; rather hard; fine grained. Uses: Fine furniture; woodwork and engravers blocks. Availability: Readily available as veneer; readily available as lumber. Price Range: Average.