Glacial Species & Grades

Cherry

Other Common Names: Wild Black Cherry, Mountain Black Cherry and Rum Cherry. NWH’s Cherry is grown in both the Glacial and Appalachian regions. A natural beauty, Cherry is sought after by builders of the finest cabinetry and furniture in the world. Cherry is valued for its rich, deep reddish-brown color, frequently imitated with wood stains, and has exceptional character. Its sapwood is light yellow. Cherry’s grain is predominantly straight with a fine, even texture and natural luster. Cherry is also used for paneling, interior trim, veneers, handles, crafts and toys.

Properties

  • Machining5
  • Nailing4
  • Screwing4
  • Gluing4
  • Finishing5

Properties of Cherry

Cherry is known as being one of the best all-around woods for workability. It is stable, strong, straight-grained and machines well.

How does it compare

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Alder, Red (Western).414.47.35905,8209,8001,380Fine
Ash.604.97.81,3207,41015,4001,770Fine
Basswood.376.69.34104,7308,7001,460Fine
Beech.645.511.91,3007,30014,9001,720Fine/Medium
Birch, Yellow.627.39.51,2608,17016,6002,010Fine
Cherry, Black.503.77.19507,11012,3001,490Mod/Coarse
Hickory.664.98.91,8207,85013,7001,730Mod/Coarse
Maple, Hard.634.89.91,4507,83015,8001,830Fine
Maple, PC .483.77.18505,95010,7001,450Fine
Maple, Soft.473.07.27005,2208,9001,140Fine
Oak, Red.634.08.61,2906,76014,3001,820Coarse
Oak, White.684.48.81,3607,44015,2001,780Mod/Coarse
Poplar, Yellow.424.68.24505,2909,2001,500Fine
Walnut, Black.555.57.81,0107,58014,6001,680Medium