Technical species specifications for Cherry from StoneWood Outlet.

Cherry Hardwood Flooring

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• Scientific Name, Other Names: Prunus serotina, American Cherry, Black Wild Cherry, Chisos Wild Cherry, Rum Cherry, Southwest Choke Cherry
• Description: Cherry is a North American wood with a distinctive reddish brown coloring that can very from a very light to very dark shade, making it decoratively versatile. Cherry is also moderately hard with high shock resistance. This combination of attractiveness and durability is a one of many reasons why this beautiful wood is a frequent choice of fine furniture designers and architects alike.
• Janka Hardness: 950 pounds
• Strength (MOR): 12,330 psi
• Stiffness (MOE): 1,490 1000 psi
• Density (KG/m3): 544
• Tangential Shrinkage: 7.1 %
• Radial Shrinkage: 3.7 %
• About: Our Cherry flooring is available exclusively in the engineered format. The boards are 1/2" thick with 3-5" widths available with 1-4' random lengths. All of our engineered products are FSC certified.
• Family: Rosaceae
• Tree Characteristics: The Cherry tree can reach heights of approximately 100 feet and diameters of 4 to 5 feet.
• Geographic Area: Cherry is found primariliy in the eastern half of the United States.
• Color: Reddish-brown heartwood with a golden luster, light yellow sapwood
• Photosensitivity: Cherry will darken dramatically after exposure to light.
• Luster: Golden
• Grain: Straight
• Texture: Fine, uniform
• Drying Characteristics: Rated as somewhat slow drying, some risk of warping.
• Working Characteristics: Rated as easy to work, smooth finishing, dimensionally stable.
• Durability Rating: Very resistant to heartwood decay.
• Applications: Fine furniture, flooring, piano actions, scientific instruments, engraving blocks, wooden ware.
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