Cherry, also called Eastern Black Cherry or American Cherry, is found predominantly in the eastern part of United States: from Georgia up to Maine and west to the Ohio reiver valley. It will grow 60-80ft tall and reach 24”-36” in diameter. Early in Americas history, the tree was looked to for reasons other than woodworking. The inner bark was used by Native Americans for cough medicines and tonics, while the dark purple fruit was used by settlers of the Appalachian region to brew Liquor. Wood workers of the time reported that the cherry resembled true Mahogany and was nick named “New England Mahogany”. This is why Cherry live edge slabs are a great alternative when you don’t want to spend as much on Mahogany.

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