Cherry, European

About this product

The Cherry used and sought for the wood working industry is not cultivated in the garden but is the wild growing tree occurring in forest stands. It grows generally alone in mixed stands. Since its cultivation was neglected by the German forestry industry during many decades of monoculture it occurs in Germany considerably less than in France.

Excellent and very exclusive veneer wood for the furniture industry and interior fixtures. Popular parquetry wood also held in high esteem in the piano industry.

Warm, reddish orange color and unlike the American Cherry the veneer becomes more and more attractive and warmer in time. Often with slight green streaks. One of the most beautiful known furniture wood species.

Cherry can be worked very well and is easily planed, molded and turned, achieving very smooth surfaces.

Cherry can be easily dried, but drying should not be too fast in order to avoid losses through warping. Heavily twisted logs should be dried separately.