Latin name: Prunus serotina

Also known as: American cherry, Black cherry, Cabinet cherry

Wood type – Hardwood

Distribution - Occurs in the deciduous forest areas from Ontario to Florida and from the Dakotas to Texas, but only in small quantities or as scattered trees.

The Tree - A medium-sized tree, 18m to 21m tall, with a diameter of 0.5m.

The Timber - The timber is hard, with a fine, straight, close grain, the heartwood varying in colour from reddish-brown to rich red, the narrow sapwood being pinkish. Fine, narrow, brown-coloured pith flecks, and small gum pockets are a common feature of the wood.