Kirschbaum
This wood is obtained from the bird cherry, a tree that actually grows wild in Europe but has been planted only sparingly in mixed forests in Germany, which is why it often has to be imported from France or former Eastern Bloc countries.
It is an excellent veneer wood for furniture and interior design, also used as parquet flooring and a sought-after veneer in the piano industry.Cherry wood has a warm, reddish-orange color with clearly visible annual rings. The veneer becomes even warmer in appearance over time. Cherry veneer is considered one of the most beautiful veneers in furniture making. However, completely flawless and pure-colored trunks are very rare. Occasionally, slight green streaking may occur.
Cherry wood is also easy to work with. Very smooth surfaces can be achieved, and it is well suited for polishing. Drying is also straightforward, with only a slight tendency to warp. It glues well.
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Translated from German to English via AI (DeepL).
Begemann, Helmut F., 1962, Lexikon der Nutzhölzer, Seite 438
Sources: Fritz Kohl, 2012, „Furniere“, Seite 121
Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."Begemann, Helmut F., 1962, Lexikon der Nutzhölzer, Seite 438