Black Cherry´s appearance
Prized for its rich color and fine graining, black cherry is commonly seen in American cabinetry and furniture. The fine, satiny texture of the wood is uniform and frequently wavy, with distinctive gum veins and pockets. The lustrous heartwood ranges from light to dark reddish brown, contrasting sharply with the sapwood, which may be light brown to pale with a light pinkish tone; however, between boards there may be significant color variations. Black Cherry is extremely light-sensitive, so there is a strong color change and darkening over a short period time when the wood is first exposed to light. 

Black Cherry´s properties
A strong but moderately hard wood with excellent shock resistance; commonly found in borders and accents. 

Black Cherry´s workability
Black Cherry has good machining, sanding, and holding ability, and is high in bending strength. 

Black Cherry´s principal uses
Second only to Black Walnut in value as a fine hardwood species, black cherry is commonly found in fine furniture, veneers, and wood flooring borders and accents. It is also used for printing and engraving blocks, professional and scientific instruments, and decorative items.