The Cherry or Sweer-cherry (Prunus avium) is a very fine structured wood. It is moderately hard, moderately heavy. It is considered to be strong and tough.
Sapwood and heartwood of cherry tree can be quite clearly distinguished: The narrow sapwood is yellowish-white, but can also be reddish white. The heartwood has a reddish yellow to reddish-brown. The annual rings are clearly visible, the result is a typical fine drawing. Exposure to light, it may darken and take on a very strong reddish brown to pale golden-yellow hue.
The wood is mainly used for furniture and for turning and carving. It is easy to clean, to carve and to edit. It is also very good to polish.
