Cherry (Prunus avium)

• Craft: Cherry’s smooth and mid-weight, with a rich, reddish hue that deepens over time. It delivers a balanced, mellow tone—perfect for a flute that feels warm and inviting.

• Spirit: Cherry radiates joy and vitality, its warm energy sparking creativity. Each note flows with a gentle glow, lifting the heart and inspiring a sense of renewal as you play. A cherry flute might feel like a spring dawn, guiding you into a space of light and expression.

• Lore: Cherry’s a symbol of renewal in UK folklore, tied to spring and the Beltane fires. Celts saw its blossoms as signs of love and rebirth, often using its wood in rituals for new beginnings. In rural tales, cherry trees were planted for luck and abundance. A cherry flute could sing with that vibrant, hopeful magic.