Ash is a healing wood. It is also used for protection. Snakes have an innate fear of the ash and avoid it.

Aspen is an excellent wood for spoken spells. It brings the wizard eloquence.

Beech is an excellent wood for charms. A Beech Wood wand will bring the wizard luck.

Cedar is a protective wood. It will protect the wizard against evil. It is also used for money and love charms.

Ebony is the most powerful wood for wands. Ebony gives the user pure, unlimited power.

Hazel is favored as one of the best woods for an all-purpose magical wand. Carrying hazel will make wishes come true.

Holly is the strongest of the protective woods. It is used to guard against evil.

Hornbeam is a lucky wood. It brings good fortune to the Wizard. It is very good for spells.

Mahogany is known for its ability to withstand lightning strikes. It has strong protective qualities.

Maple is a favorite wood for magical wands. It is the wood of longevity.

Oak is a potent magical wood. It adds potency to all charms, particularly health and money charms.

Poplar is favored for flying charms. Carrying poplar will also aid in attracting wealth.

Redwood is a protective wood. It is also good for love and success charms.

Rosewood has many magical qualities. It is used for divination and love charms.

Willow is favored for its general magical uses. It has strong protective qualities and is good for healing and love charms.

Yew is the Wood of Death.

For the record, this information is for entertainment only. No I do not believe that grabbing some poplar will make me fly, and I'd advise you not to try it.