Cherry
Prunus avium
Green density
Average value
603 kg/m³
Total degree of shrinkage
radial
5,0 %
tangential
8,7 %
Differential swelling
radial
0,16 - 0,18 %%
tangential
0,26 - 0,30 %%
Hardness
Brinell hardness HB,0
55 N/mm²
Brinell hardness HB,90
31 N/mm²
Elastic properties
Flexural modulus of elasticity
10250 N/mm²
Strength properties
Flexural strength
98 N/mm²
Tensile strength
98 N/mm²
Compression strength
44 - 45 N/mm²
Natural durability
Fungi
3, moderately durable
Anobium
S, susceptible
Characteristic values determined from wood samples with a moisture content of 12%.
The Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) provides us with two great gifts: its tasty fruit and its fabulous wood.
The delicate, light golden-brown to reddish-brown wood requires finely-crafted furniture and interior fittings to take full advantage of its noble character.
The delicate, light golden-brown to reddish-brown wood requires finely-crafted furniture and interior fittings to take full advantage of its noble character.
