Cherry trees and shrubs bare a smooth, round fruit with a hard stony seed and are native to northern temperate regions of the world.  The wood from these trees is often a carmel-brown that ranges from rich red to reddish-brown.  The sapwood is a creamy white.  Trees grow from 60' to 80' in height and can live from 150 to 200 years.  The wood has a medium density and strength with good bending properties.

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Padauk trees can be found in areas of West Africa and Asia and describes any of several species of tropical trees that are highly prized as shade trees and for their red to reddish brown wood.  The blood-red sap is used commercially for red dye. The reddish wood turns very bright red when cut but, when exposed to sunlight fades over time to a beautiful burnt umber.  The sapwood is white when freshly cut, but turns to brownish yellow or gray upon exposure.  The tree height ranges from 100' to 130', with trunk diameters from 2' to 5'.  Boles are often straight and cylindrical, and are clear of branches to about 70'.

Padauk is valued for toughness, stability in use, and decorativeness.  The heartwood is durable and can last for more than 25 years in contact with the ground without any preservative treatment.  it is very resistant to attack by termites.  It is typically used for furniture, inlays, flooring, knife handles, veneer, and tool handles.

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