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Curly Cherry
The combination of Cherry’s natural beauty and the added visual interest of the curly figure makes Curly Cherry a desirable choice for high-quality and decorative woodworking projects.
Length: 6′ – 14′
Thickness:
4/4 $12.00/Bd ft
6/4 $13.00/Bd ft
- Common Name(s): Curly Cherry, Black Cherry, American Cherry
- Scientific Name: Prunus serotina
- Distribution: Eastern North America
- Tree Size: 50–100 ft (15–30 m) tall, 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m) trunk diameter
- Average Dried Weight: 35 lbs/ft³ (560 kg/m³)
- Janka Hardness: 950 lbf (4,230 N)
- Crushing Strength: 7,110 lbf/in² (49 MPa)
Heartwood: Light pinkish-brown when freshly cut, darkening to a medium reddish-brown with time and light exposure.
Sapwood: Pale yellowish color, clearly demarcated. The curly figure adds a unique wavy pattern to the wood.
Grain: Usually straight, but can be irregular or wavy.
Texture: Fine and even, with a moderate natural luster.
Rated as very durable and resistant to decay (not typically used outdoors).
Excellent workability: stable, machines well, turns, glues, and finishes nicely.
Curly figure can cause tearout. Stain can be blotchy—use sealer or gel-based stain.
Read more about eliminating blotches on cherry.
- Furniture
- Cabinetry
- Veneer
- Musical instruments
- Turned objects
- Specialty wood items
Curly Cherry develops a rich reddish-brown patina with age, often imitated with stains on other woods. The figure adds striking visual appeal, popular in fine woodworking.
Note: Do not confuse with Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium), a European/Asian species used for fruit. Black Cherry’s fruit is edible, but the wood is its main value.