American Cherry Logs
Premium American Cherry Logs – Warm, Reddish-Brown Hardwood for Fine Furniture
American Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), often simply called Cherry, is one of the most desirable cabinet hardwoods grown in the United States. Famous for its warm reddish-brown heartwood that deepens and richens beautifully with age and exposure to light, Cherry combines elegant beauty with excellent workability – making it a top choice for fine furniture and architectural interiors.
Species: Prunus serotina (American Black Cherry / Wild Cherry)
Key Properties:
• Density: 560 kg/m³ (35 lb/ft³) at 12% MC
• Hardness (Janka): 950 lbf – medium hardness, easy to work
• Warm reddish-brown heartwood that patinas over time
• Fine, straight grain with smooth uniform texture
• Excellent dimensional stability – minimal movement
• Outstanding machining, carving and finishing properties
• Naturally moderate resistance to decay
Log Specifications:
• Diameter: 30 cm to 70 cm+ (small end)
• Length: 2.4 m to 4.9 m (standard saw log lengths)
• Grades: Veneer/Prime, FAS Saw Logs, Select, Industrial
• Treatment: Debarked, end-coated, fumigated and ISPM-15 compliant
Applications:
• Premium furniture, especially traditional and Shaker styles
• Kitchen cabinetry and built-ins
• Architectural millwork, paneling and interior trim
• Decorative hardwood flooring
• Premium decorative veneers and panels
• Musical instruments – guitar bodies and acoustic instruments
• Carving, turning and woodcraft
• High-end joinery and doors
Petrofit exports American Cherry logs sourced from sustainably managed Appalachian and northeastern hardwood forests, supplying fine furniture makers, veneer plants and cabinet manufacturers globally.