--- title: Kiln Dried Cherry | Bennett Hardwoods description: Kiln Dried Cherry available in 4/4 to 8/4 thicknesses. Grades include Sel, S&B, 1C, 2A & 3A. 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Get a quote ### Let's Connect ## Cherry Overview Cherry is a classic North American hardwood celebrated for its warm reddish-brown tones, fine grain, and excellent workability. Prized by furniture makers and millwork specialists, it machines, glues, and finishes to a luxurious, smooth surface that deepens beautifully with age and light exposure. At Bennett Hardwoods, our kiln-dried Cherry lumber is dried to 6–8% moisture content to ensure optimal stability and predictable performance. Every board is carefully graded and selected for color uniformity and clarity, delivering consistent results for cabinetry, furniture, and architectural applications worldwide. ![Cherry Clean](https://www.bennetthardwoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wood%20Packs/Cherry%20Clean.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=Cherry%20Clean.jpg "Cherry Clean") ## Cherry Lumber - Our Products All Bennett kiln-dried Cherry lumber is graded to NHLA standards by experienced hardwood graders for accuracy, consistency, and superior performance in manufacturing. Our lumber is produced for high-end applications where color and texture uniformity are critical. | Grades | Lengths (ft) | Thicknesses | Surfacing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sel | 6', 7' | 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 | Surfaced | | S&B Sappy | 6-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' | 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 | Surfaced | | S&B 90/50 | 6-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' | 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 | Surfaced | | 1C | 4-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' | 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 | Surfaced | | 2A | 4-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' | 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 | Surfaced | | 3A | 4-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' | 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 | Surfaced | ## ExactSort™ Tailored Cherry Lumber, Precision Matched Our ExactSort™ program allows customers to specify the exact color tone, grain pattern, and clarity required for their project. From deep reddish heartwood to pale sapwood contrasts, we match every order to your unique production standards — ensuring consistent appearance and performance across large-volume runs. 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Manage quotes, orders, and availability instantly through your customer portal. ![filter](https://www.bennetthardwoods.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Bennet_Hardwoods_November2025/images/filter.png)Filters: Clear All Species All Species Cherry Grade All Grades S&B Thickness All Thickness 4/4 6/4 8/4 Length All Lengths Standard Lengths Random Lengths Surfacing All Surfacing S1S Status All Status Available Allocated Availability Hide Fully Allocated Total Available: 0 BF | Species | Grade | Thickness | Total BF | Available BF | Actions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | [See Full Inventory](https://live.bennetthardwoods.com) ## Sourcing Regions ###### Fresh-Cut. Graded. Export-Ready. Our Cherry lumber is sourced from the Appalachian and Midwestern regions, particularly Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York — areas known for slow-grown trees that yield dense, fine-grained wood with rich color. Every log is processed, kiln-dried, and graded in-house at Bennett Hardwoods, ensuring complete traceability, optimal color consistency, and export-ready quality. ![Map - Ash](https://www.bennetthardwoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bennet_Hardwoods_November2025/images/Map%20-%20Ash.png?width=1294&height=800&name=Map%20-%20Ash.png "Map - Ash") ## Kiln Dried Cherry Technical Data Table Ship American hardwoods worldwide directly from the forest, with full compliance and zero hassle. ### Scientific & Common Names | Common Names | Cherry, Black Cherry | | --- | --- | | Scientific Name | *Prunus serotina* | | Other Names | American Cherry, Wild Black Cherry | | Tree Distribution | Eastern United States, primarily Appalachians and Midwest | ### Physical & Mechanical Properties | Color / Appearance | Heartwood varies from light pinkish brown to rich reddish brown; sapwood is pale yellowish. Color darkens significantly with age and exposure to light.. | | --- | --- | | Janka Hardness | 950 lbf (4,230 N) | | Average Dry Weight | 36 lbs/ft³ (575 kg/m³) | | Specific Gravity | 0.50 | | Shrinkage (Tangential / Radial) | 7.1% / 3.7% | | Elastic Modulus | 10.3 GPa | | Crushing Strength | 7,110 psi (49.0 MPa) | | Workability | Excellent machining, turning, gluing, and finishing properties. Known for a smooth, satiny finish and ease of polishing. | | Odor | Distinct, pleasant sweet aroma when freshly cut. | [View Live Inventory](https://live.bennetthardwoods.com?species=cherry) ## FAQ - Cherry #### Does Cherry darken over time? Yes, more than any other North American hardwood. Cherry deepens from light pinkish-brown to a rich reddish-brown with UV exposure, with most of the change happening in the first six months. #### Is Cherry hardwood suitable for export? Yes. American Black Cherry is in strong demand across Europe and Asia for furniture and interiors. Bennett ships kiln-dried Cherry with EUDR-ready traceability and USDA-APHIS certification. #### What’s the difference between Steamed and Unsteamed Cherry? Steaming darkens the pale sapwood so it blends with the heartwood, giving a more uniform, slightly muted color. Unsteamed Cherry keeps its bright sapwood contrast and richer natural tone. ## Ready to Order? 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