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What is so special about Cherry? Why does it darken as it ages?

April 26, 2017ages Cherry darken special

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What is so special about Cherry? Why does it darken as it ages?

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Many of the beautiful antique pieces you see were made from Cherry. Cherry is especially admired for its beautiful grain and the fine patina it acquires over time when it is finished naturally. The heartwood of cherry darkens as it is exposed to oxygen and sunlight. The rate at which it darkens depends on the amount of sunlight it is exposed to.