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Veneer Species Guide

Columbia Forest Products is proud to offer an exciting variety of hardwood and decorative softwood species of faces to meet the demand for architectural individuality in interior design applications.

Cherry

Latin name: Prunus serotina
Common name(s): American Black Cherry
Sources: USA, Canada

CHARACTERISTICS	Pink to reddish brown heart wood, blonde sap wood. Tight grain minimum early wood. Gum, pin knots, and burls are prevalent. Figure is common and may include heavy patterns such as ropey, mottled, chevron, and flare.
COMMON CUTS	Plain sliced, Quarter sliced (usually as false quarters)
USES	Kitchen and bath cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork, molding.
AVAILABILITY	Readily available
PRICE	$$