Cherry, America
Botanic name
1. Prunus avium (L.) L. 2. Prunus serotina Ehrh.
Other names
1. European kersen (België, Nederland), Kirsche (Germany), cerisier, merisier (France), gean, mazzard, wild cherry (Great Brittan). 2. American kersen (Belgium, Nederland), American (black) cherry (United States).
Family
Rosaceae.
Growth area
1. Europe and Small Asia. 2. South East Canada and the Eastern part of the United States. Planted and wild in Western Europe.
Wood species
Hardwood Timber
Volumic mass
1. (550-)620 (-800) kg/m3 at 12% MC, green timber 700-950 kg/m3. 2. (500-)560(-600) kg/m3 at 12% MC.
Sustainability
Moulds 3.
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