The wood		Colour change		The tree

Cherry is America's favourite wood for cabinet and furniture production. A beautiful and versatile species, warm, individual and charming. The sapwood is creamy white while the heartwood can vary from deep red to reddish brown, which together forms a fine figured, straight grain.

Cherry undergoes an extreme degree of colour change with pronounced darkening to a dark reddish colour when fully aged. This process occurs within a few weeks in direct sunlight. Cherry is 25% softer than Oak.

Botanical name: Prunus Serotina