Wild Cherry Trees-----Can wood be used for furniture construction?

[Furby]

Well take a look at this.

Date Registered:  August 29, 2006, 04:06:34 PM
Last Active:  March 02, 2007, 09:48:21 AM

[SwampDonkey]

Well, that about sums it up.

[Furby]

That's about what I figured you'd say!

[jim george]

Hi I'm the guy that inquired about the wild cherry trees. I certainly
appreciate all the information supplied. I want to add one more
bit of information on these trees. the fruit is 1/4 inch in diameter
and they are black. The seed makes up most of the cherry. The
Chipmonks shell them. Thanks all.  Jim George

[Furby]

Well there ya go SD!
Welcome back Jim!
Why don't you tell us about your project plans for the trees/lumber?

[SwampDonkey]

HI Jim, we are an inquisitive bunch and have to know everything trees related. 

Can't just leave us hanging from the tree branches.

[ohsoloco]

Speaking of chipmunks shelling cherry stones...I find "shelled" black cherry stones in my firewood pile all the time when I'm loading up the cart.  I've actually broke a few open myself and eaten the contents.  It's not bad, but has kind of a  chemical aftertaste.  I recall it being discussed on here that cherry contains arsenic    Are there any toxic substances in the stones?  I like to eat a few once in a while 

[SwampDonkey]

I've seen chipmunks going with black cherry seeds bulging from their cheeks. 

On another note, the plantation I'm thinning now is full of black cherry saplings.  Too bad they get black knot so bad.