American Cherry Flat Sawn

The heartwood can vary in color from reddish-brown to either deep red or a lighter brown. It normally has brown flecks and small gum pockets. There can be noticeable color variations between boards. The narrow sapwood is whitish-to reddish-brown, sometimes tending to creamy pink. American Cherry has a fine, closed grain smooth texture and a rich satiny luster. It can be round with dark wavy streaks. Quartersawn Cherry shows beautiful and consistent grain.