Scientific name

Prunus serotina Ehrth

Other names

English: Black Cherry, Wild Black Cherry, Rum Cherry, or Mountain Black Cherry

Geographic origin

North America

Description

&;8226; Sapwood: White pink
&;8226; Heartwood: from reddish brown to red
&;8226; Fiber: Straight
&;8226; Grain: Thin

Capacity of being impregnated

&;8226; Sapwood: Capable of being impregnated
&;8226; Heartwood: Medium capacity of being impregnated

Mechanization

&;8226; Sawing process: Easy and with no difficulties
&;8226; Drying process: Easy and fast. Risk of crack formations
&;8226; Planing process and other processes: No difficulties
&;8226; Gluing process: Some problems can arise from acid adhesives at high temperature
&;8226; Nailing and screwing process: Easy-regular difficulty.
&;8226; Finish: Easy

Physical properties

&;8226; Apparent density at 12% humidity 560 kg/m3 semi-light wood
&;8226; Dimensional stability
- Volumetric contraction coefficient 0.38 % stable wood
- Relation between contractions 1.92% tendency to deformity
&;8226; Hardness (Chaláis-Meudon) 3.2 semi-hardwood

Mechanical properties

&;8226; Resistance to static flexion 850 kg/cm2
&;8226; Elasticity module 103,000 kg/cm2
&;8226; Resistance to compression 490 kg/cm2