Cherry

The heartwood of cherry can vary in color from red to a reddish brown. The sapwood is yellow to nearly white. Cherry will darken with exposure to light. The grain is normally straight, and the texture is uniform and fine. Normal markings include brown pith flecks and small gum pockets. Cherry kiln dries quickly and has larger shrinkage than most other species. The wood machines, glues, and nails well and very smooth finishing can be expected.