Cherry is a North American hardwood known for its warm color, smooth grain, and exceptional workability. Woodworkers value it for both fine furniture and everyday projects because it machines cleanly, ages beautifully, and finishes to a rich, glowing reddish‑brown.
Cherry comes primarily from the American black cherry tree (Prunus serotina), a species native to eastern North America. Freshly cut cherry starts very pale, then deepens over time to its signature reddish‑brown with a golden luster as it oxidizes. This natural darkening is one of its most prized characteristics.
