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Veneer Cherry european
BackDetailed Description
A fast-growing tree, which reaches an age of up to about 100 years, a height of up to 20 m and a diameter of up to 100 cm. The shaft has grown well and cylindrical and is usually knotless up to about 6 m. The bark is reddish-grey, shiny, with broad, rust-coloured lenzi cells, very tough, smooth when young, later curly bark, similar to birch.
Tradenames and other names
Bot. Name: Prunus avium
Tradename De: Waldkirsche, Vogelkirsche, Wildkirsche
Tradename En: European Cherry, Bird Cherry
Properties
Raw density: 570 - 650 Kg/m3
Occurrence
The cherry tree is found throughout Europe, with the exception of the north and north-east, as well as in Asia Minor, the Caucasus and the USA.
Characteristic and wood color
Sapwood and heartwood are only slightly different. The sapwood is narrow, yellowish or reddish, while the heartwood is pale brown to reddish when freshly cut, later darkening to reddish brown. Sometimes the wood is striped or flamed and therefore very decorative, in quarter cut it has a beautiful silvery sheen, while narrow mirrors make it somewhat reminiscent of maple. Growth zones are clearly visible. The wood is straight grained throughout with a fine and even texture.