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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: kayakfisher on August 09, 2008, 06:05:56 pm

Title: Ornamental Cherry
Post by: kayakfisher on August 09, 2008, 06:05:56 pm

I have what I believe to be a Ornamental Cherry Tree that is growing on my patio . That seriously looks like it needs to be pruned. [Since it has some good size limbs that might make bows] Is this good bow wood and has anybody tried it ?

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Title: Re: Ornamental Cherry
Post by: Pat B on August 09, 2008, 06:35:46 pm

Looks almost like black cherry(Prunus serotina). That makes pretty good bows. Even if it isn't black cherry I'd give it a try. Most fruit and nut trees make good bows.     Pat

Title: Re: Ornamental Cherry
Post by: Hillbilly on August 11, 2008, 01:19:56 pm

Looks almost like Bradford or Aristocrat pear. Give it a try-it'll probably make a bow.

Title: Re: Ornamental Cherry
Post by: DanaM on August 11, 2008, 01:29:45 pm

I've made one black cherry bow that didn't blow, its still shooting but has a ton of frets.
My advice is keep it wide and long and you may want to do a bend test as per TBB

Title: Re: Ornamental Cherry
Post by: adb on August 11, 2008, 01:31:22 pm

I've made bows from ornamental cherry and pear. We have a large ornamental pear in the back yard, and I used a large branch from it. Made a decent enough bow. Let it season a good long while... I'm talking like at a year.