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Cherry
The red colored lumber associated with cherry comes from that part of the tree called the "heartwood" (center portion of the tree). The cream colored part of the log, found on the perimeter portion of the tree, is called sapwood. The lumber we purchase for mouldings is the highest grade, but still contains some of the lighter sapwood. Therefore, the mouldings we sell will have small amount of light colored streaking. Small, dark streaks (pitch and gum) are also common characteristics. Cherry may have some longer lengths up to 14', but only in small quantities.
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Cherry is one of the more expensive, commonly used hardwoods, but also one of the most beautiful and treasured. Cherry, when left unstained and finished with a clear finish will age to a rich reddish brown. This aging or darkening process happens to all species, but in cherry, gives the wood a substantially different richness that the new wood doesn't possess. |
