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If it is cherry, and there is a good sized but section you should see a layer of white (cream) wood next to the bark, followedby light pink to red center section. When cut there is a definite fragrant smell. If your going to dry it as bole (log) then remove the bark, you will get end checking as the stockdries out. If you want it for plugs, bandsaw to the thickness you need and let it dry with air circulation arounf it. Outside there will not be much drying this time of year as the water held inside will be frozen. If you dry it inside coat the ends with old latex paint to prevent checking. If your basement is fairly dry it will tke sveral months to reach a point of equlibrium with the surrounding air.
If you intend to burn it then I would let it season outside till next year. Green firewood (fresh cut) has to much moisture to be an effective heat source. In addition the miosture that is given off during burning will contain resins that will lead to creosote production, not good for chimneys.
Ed
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