The European cherry (bot. Prunus avium) is also known as the bird cherry and belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae). It is widespread throughout Europe, from France to Germany and Romania. The tree species belongs to the “accompanying” tree species of boreal forests. Limited availability there.
The heartwood is light yellowish brown, often with a matt sheen, later darkening to reddish brown. The sapwood is strikingly light, approx. 3-5 cm wide and clearly set off. The structure is characterized by clearly defined growth rings, growth-related colour deviations,. Cherry is fine-pored, the grain is straight. Decorative precious wood.
The specific weight is given as 0.65 t/m3 at a wood moisture content of 12%. Drying is unproblematic. Easy to work with all tools, smooth surfaces are produced. Medium hardness (Brinell hardness of 31). Cherry is only partially weather-resistant and too expensive for outdoor use.
Furniture making, parquet flooring, turnery, instrument making.
Fruitwoods, americ. Cherry
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INFORMATIONSDIENST HOLZ (1983): Leaflet series no. 65 GOTTWALD (1970) Wood identification of the most important commercial timbers WAGENFÜHR (1996) Wood atlas |
