Brazilian Cherry

Brazilian Cherry varies in color all the way from gray-white to salmon red to orange-brown to russet or reddish brown; often marked with dark streaks. Originating from South America, this wood’s texture is medium to rather coarse. A hard wood, Brazilian Cherry would be a great fit in high-traffic areas such as a kitchen, living room, or any active area that entertains a lot of people.

Appearance

Color: Sapwood is gray-white; hardwood is salmon red to orange-brown when fresh and becomes russet or reddish brown when seasoned; often marked with dark streaks..

Grain: Mostly interlocked; texture is medium to rather coarse.

Variations within species and grades: moderate to high color variation.

Properties

Hardness (Janka): Average of 2820 (119% harder than Northern red oak).

Dimensional Stability: Average (8.5; 1% more stable than Northern red oak.) However, actual installations have shown significant movement. Longer-than-normal acclimation time is recommended.

Origin

South America