Several species of trees have made a name for themselves as sources of high-quality lumber, but not all trees grow the same. Different wood is preferable for different kind of work, from large to small furniture to house frames to smaller boats (and in the past, bigger boats, too. Hardwood lumber and soft wood lumber are both out there, and some species such as ash are good for baseball bats, while oak is good for desks and wardrobes. But cherry wood is another popular and useful species, and its uses are many. Any prospective builder or repair man can find…