Most likely black cherry; alternatives include chokecherry or plum

Prunus serotina (likely) · Hardwood (deciduous)

Type: Hardwood (deciduous)
Origin: Eastern and central North America; widely grown in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada
Hardness: Janka approximately 950 lbf — Medium
Durability: Slightly Durable; heartwood has moderate decay resistance, while sapwood is more vulnerable to insects and rot

Identify any wood from a photo, free.

Not determinable from bark alone; typically straight, fine, and occasionally wavy

Bark is gray-brown with scaly, broken plates and reddish exposed areas; heartwood is usually reddish brown, darkening with light, with pale sapwood

Janka approximately 950 lbf — Medium

Slightly Durable; heartwood has moderate decay resistance, while sapwood is more vulnerable to insects and rot

Value & Age

Estimated Market ValueNot an official valuation

About $5–$12 per board foot for sound, kiln-dried cherry; this bark-covered limb has little commercial lumber value

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.

Wood Age Estimate: Cannot be estimated reliably from bark; the photographed limb appears weathered, but no sample age is evident

Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, architectural millwork, veneer, turning, and musical instruments

Eastern and central North America; widely grown in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada

Generally machines, planes, sands, glues, and finishes well; uneven drying can cause warping, and tearout may occur in figured grain

Sand evenly and use a clear lacquer, shellac, oil, or polyurethane; conditioner or washcoat can reduce blotching

Distinctive reddish heartwood, fine texture, attractive aging, and occasional gum pockets or curly figure

Identified September 11, 2026