English Cherry - medium/dark, richly coloured and beautifully grained. Associated with good fortune and financial gain.

Lime (Linden) - Mid toned and close grained. A healing wood bringing calm and tranquility. Associated with earth energy of the dragon.

Maple - light and pinkish in tone. A tree that reminds us of our cyclical nature and the changing of the seasons. Traditional wood used in Native American flutes.

Oak - medium coloured with dense grain. Sacred to the Druids, tree of strength, courage and protection. A doorway to spirituality.

Spruce - very blonde, darkening to rich gold with age. Associated with youth and vigour and the coming of the light at midwinter.

Sycamore - medium coloured with widely variable grain. Originally from Central Europe. Resonant and sacred in tone.

Walnut - the darkest of the woods. Helps clarity of thought and encourages individuality and independence.

Wych Elm - dark coloured with hints of green and close grained. Associated with Elves and Fairies and used for the Beltane maypole.