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Cherry Wood wrapped with Black Walnut with Maple in-lay Cross

This beautiful cross is made from three (3) different types
of wood; Cherry wrapped in
Black Walnut with an in-lay of Soft Maple.
The contrast in these three different types of wood is
spectacular when combined.
Here are a few facts about the wood that this beautiful cross
is made from:
| Cherry:
Common names include:
(Prunus
serotina) (Black cherry, Capulin, Choke cherry, New England mahogany, Plum,
Rum cherry). |
Tree is Native to:
The United States, Switzerland and
Canada. |
| Black Walnut:
Botanical
Classification:
Juglans
nigra
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Tree is
Native To:
Black Walnut grows from
Massachusetts
to Southern Ontario and Nebraska, throughout the eastern half of the United States.
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| Maple:
Common
Name:
Soft Maple
Botanical
Classification:
Acer
saccharinum, rubrum
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Tree is
Native To:
Soft Maple grows throughout
most states east of the Rocky Mountains. The largest quantity is found in
the New England states and the states along the Great Lakes region. The two
trees that produce the most Soft Maple are the Red Maple and the Silver
Maple. Red Maple is the sate tree of Rhode Island. Soft Maple also grows in
Southern Canada. |
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