Wild Cherry (European Cherry)

Prunus avium

Pinkish to reddish-brown heartwood that deepens with age; pale sapwood; fine, even texture

Wild cherry (Prunus avium), also called European cherry, is a fine furniture hardwood valued for its warm pinkish‑brown colour that deepens with age. It machines and finishes well and is used for cabinetry, interior joinery, and turning; it has low natural durability for outdoor use.

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