Harry Potter wand woods

A magic wand made of maple wood favours explorers and travellers and if there is not enough variety, it quickly becomes unmotivated and sluggish. If the wand and its partner gain new skills and an ever higher status through regular changes of scene and new challenges, then the wand will literally shine.

Maple in wand quality is one of the most expensive woods because it is a beautiful and desirable wood. Possession of it has long been a mark of status and earns its bearer recognition from other wizards.

Acacia wood creates stubborn wands that often only want to work magic for their owner. The acacia wand can only be wielded by the most skilled witches and wizards and only then does it reveal its full strength. This power is underestimated by most, but acacia wands are capable of any magic, no matter how strong. Because of this special, very niche nature, Ollivander only ever keeps a small number in stock.

Erle is an unyielding wood, but in terms of character he looks for exactly the opposite in his owner. It seeks an owner who complements it, i.e. one who is helpful, considerate and extremely likeable. When an alder stick is placed with the right person, it is a great and loyal companion. Alder wands are best suited to non-verbal spells, which is why they have a reputation for only being suitable for the most skilled witches and wizards.

Apple tree wands are powerful and are very poorly suited to dark magic. Therefore, they usually seek an owner with high goals and ideals. It is said that the bearer of an apple wand will live long and be very popular. People with great personal charm in particular will find an applewood wand the perfect match. Witches and wizards with an applewood wand are exceptionally gifted in foreign languages, such as the author Dylan Marwood, who speaks Maritime.

The ashwood wand forms a strong bond with its owner and should not be passed on or inherited, otherwise it will lose its strength and skill. It's fitting, of course, that Ron's first wand was an inheritance from his brother Charlie and was made of ash wood. Perhaps that's one reason why Ron wasn't the best ;) In combination with a magical core made of unicorn, it amplifies this effect to the extreme.

In our experience, owners of an ash wand are not easily dissuaded from their convictions and intentions. However, overconfident witches and wizards who want to test this wand are usually disappointed by its effect. The perfect owner may be stubborn and courageous, but never arrogant.

The perfect combination of man and beech stick is created when the wearer is young and wise beyond his years or mature and rich in understanding and experience. Beech works very poorly for the intolerant and narrow-minded. These witches and wizards often come to wandmakers and ask why their wands are powerless.

However, a wand should not be chosen for its desirable, colourful and highly prized appearance, but for the symbiosis of wand and owner. If the two are a perfect match, then the subtlety and artistry of the beechwood wand is unsurpassable.

Blackthorn is particularly suitable for fighters and warriors, but not only for dark magic; Aurors can also fight excellently with the wand. Blackthorn wands are also often found among the prisoners of Azkaban.

The more battles and dangers the wand experiences with its owner, the stronger its bond with him. This makes the blackthorn wand the most loyal servant you could wish for. This fact stems from nature and the blackthorn bush itself, as the sweetest berries grow on it after the harshest winters.

Black walnut wands are not as common as those made of walnut wood. It seeks a master with good instincts and strong insight. However, if the bearer has strong self-doubt and attempts some form of self-deception, then the wand can lose power dramatically.

If the witch or wizard is unable to be honest with themselves or others, then the wand often stops working altogether. In order to regain its powers, the wand must be matched with a new owner and can no longer follow the old one.

However, if a black walnut wand is paired with a self-confident and honest owner, it becomes one of the most faithful and impressive wands of all time. Black walnut is also a very beautiful but difficult wood to work with.

Cherry is a very rare wand wood, but produces a wand of strange power. The pink blossom of the living tree leads one to believe that it is a frivolous or merely ornamental wand, but just the opposite is the case.

Cherry wood wands have a very deadly power, even independent of the core. When combined with a dragon heart fibre, the wand should never fall into the hands of a wizard without exceptional self-control and mental strength. The wizard students of the Mahoutokoro school in Japan favour this wand because a cherry wand is held in high esteem.

Chestnut is a highly multifaceted wood, as its character depends heavily on its magical core. Chestnut staves are attracted to witches and wizards who take great delight in magical animal creatures, possess herbalism and are very good fliers.

However, if it is paired with a dragon heart strand, then the suitable owner is a luxury-loving wizard or witch interested in material things and less scrupulous about obtaining them.

However, if chestnut is combined with a unicorn's hair, then the wand shows a preference for those concerned with all kinds of justice. The three successive heads of the magic gamot each had a chestnut staff with unicorn hair.

Gervaise Ollivander used to say "You will never fool a cedar bearer". Mr Ollivander agrees with this: A cedar wand finds its perfect home where acumen and a keen perception are displayed.

Cedar wand owners are dangerous opponents, especially for those who thoughtlessly challenge them. Thanks to the unusual loyalty and strength of character displayed by the owner, he would always defend his loved ones.

Owners of a cypress wand tend to die a heroic death, so it was always a great honour for the great wandmaker Geraint Ollivander to present a cypress wand.

Fortunately, in the peaceful times in which we live, this is now somewhat different and they no longer have to lay down their lives, although many of them undoubtedly would if it were necessary. Cypress wands find their bearers among the brave, the bold and the self-sacrificing. Those who are not afraid to die to protect someone else.

Dogwood wands are one of Ollivander's favourites. It's always fun to pair a dogwood wand with its master, because the wands are quirky and mischievous. They insist on partners who give them some room for excitement and fun.

Nevertheless, they are capable of serious magic, they just refuse to perform non-verbal spells and are usually quite loud. However, they are also known to perform great spells under difficult conditions.

In addition to its impressive, deep black appearance, ebony has a good reputation and is excellent for any kind of combat magic. The wood makes sure that its partner has the courage to be himself. Its owners are also usually atheists, very individualistic or outsiders.

The wand can be found both in the ranks of the Order of the Phoenix and among Death Eaters. This is because the ebony wand is best suited to those who believe in their cause and are firmly convinced of it and will not be easily swayed from their goals.

Elderwood is one of the rarest woods and at the same time it is harder to master than any other wood. It harbours a powerful magic, but also remains with none other than one of the most powerful wizards.

There is a saying "A wand made of elder will never prosper", which was born out of fear of this wayward wood, but the superstition is completely unfounded. Foolish wand makers are reluctant to work with the wood because they believe it will be a slow seller and they won't be able to sell it.

The truth is, however, that only a highly unusual person with a special destiny can be paired with an elder wand. This fact alone makes selling a wand with this wood exciting. Furthermore, owners of an elderberry wand seem to have a strong affinity with owners with rowan wood wands.

Elm wand owners like to claim that only pure-blooded wizards and witches can own an elm wand, but this is not true. There are Muggle-borns who are excellent with a wand made of elm wood. The wood chooses its owner according to their dignity, charisma and magical skill.

Of all wand woods, elm produces the fewest accidents and the fewest foolish mistakes. At the same time, it can be used to perform the most elegant spells and charms. They are capable of performing highly advanced magic if they fall into the right hands - making the wands highly desirable for those who subscribe to the Pureblood philosophy.

Gerbold Octavius Ollivander always referred to the fir sticks as "survival sticks" because he only sold three and all three owners have survived deadly dangers. As the wood itself comes from the most resistant trees, it also expects perseverance and determination from its partner.

In the hands of the changeable and indecisive, they are poor tools. Fir wands are particularly suited to transformation and they favour owners with a focused, determined and sometimes intimidating demeanour - e.g. Minerva McGonagall.

The grapevine is not actually a tree because it does not have a real trunk from which to make a wand, but Ollivander has nevertheless managed to continue this tradition - even if grapevine wands are rather rare.

Vine wands are usually chosen by witches and wizards who have a great vision that usually goes beyond the unimaginable. The wands are attracted to strong personalities with hidden talents and are relatively easy to mate with the right owner. However, they are quite picky about the right owner. It is therefore perfectly understandable that Hermione Granger's wand is made of grapevine - after all, she later became Minister of Magic.

According to Gregorovitch, a hawthorn wand is as strange and contradictory as the tree itself. The flowers and leaves are used for healing and a cut branch smells like death. Its owner should be similarly complex and fascinating, but above all a very capable wizard, because any badly executed spell can backfire.

Willow thorn wands are particularly suitable for healing spells, but can also be used for curses. The wand feels most at home in contradictory scenarios or with witches and wizards who are going through turbulent times. It is therefore fitting that Draco Malfoy's wand is made of hawthorn, as he has been torn back and forth his entire childhood.

A hazelnut wand is particularly suitable for an owner who has their emotions under control. It reflects the emotional state of its owner. If the owner has recently lost their temper or suffered a serious disappointment, the wand will release this energy unpredictably.

The positive aspects outweigh the negative, however, as the staff is so loyal to its bearer that it "withers" and expels all its magic when its master dies. Only the core can be removed if it is not unicorn hair and used for another wand.

A hazelnut wand can be used to create excellent magic and also to detect water sources. If it detects a hidden spring or well underground, it emits silvery, tear-shaped clouds of smoke.

Holly is very rarely used as wand wood, so it is not surprising that Harry Potter's wand is made of this very wood. Coincidentally, according to Celtic tree calendars, the wood also fits his birthday perfectly.

As a rule, it helps its bearer to control and overcome their tendencies towards anger and impetuosity. At the same time, however, a holly staff only chooses an owner who is on a dangerous and often spiritual quest.

The power of the staff is determined almost exclusively by its core. Combining it with a phoenix feather is very difficult because the volatility of the wood conflicts with the selfless sacrifice of the phoenix. If such a combination finds the perfect pairing, as with Harry, then nothing should stand in their way.

Whitebeech usually chooses a witch or wizard according to his or her passion, almost obsession, for one thing. As a rule, this is almost always realised. Ollivander himself owns a hornbeam wand and he fits this description perfectly.

Hornbeam wands adapt very quickly to the wearer's code of honour, making it almost impossible for other people to use them for even the simplest spells. It is therefore a kind of anti-theft device ;)

However, if they are controlled and have to cast spells by a stranger, they will refuse to cast a spell that does not correspond to the principles of the owner - regardless of whether it is good or bad.

The demand for larch wands cannot be met. The reason for the high demand is its reputation for giving courage and confidence to its partner. This is supported by the pleasantly warm wood tone, its durability and the strength of the wood. However, this coveted magic wand is more difficult to handle than some people realise.

However, it always creates wands with hidden talents and unexpected effects. A perfect witch or wizard should meet these criteria to some extent, only then can he or she realise the full extent of their talents and create an exceptional pairing.

Laurel wands are said to be unable to perform dishonourable spells. However, if its master is in search of fame and so is it, then it also allows powerful and sometimes deadly magic.

In addition, the laurel staff does not tolerate laziness on the part of its owner, making it the easiest to persuade it to change hands at such a time. Otherwise, it is loyal to its bearer and has the unique ability to trigger a spontaneous lightning bolt if someone tries to steal it.

A magic wand made of English oak is a wand for good times and bad, a faithful companion. They choose the bearer for their strength, courage and loyalty. Owners of an oak wand are less known for good intuition, but have a great affinity for the magic of the natural world.

From the winter solstice to the summer solstice, oak is considered the king of the forest and should only be felled during this time. Holly, on the other hand, is gathered in exactly the opposite period, giving rise to an unfounded superstition: the owner of an oak staff should not be married to the bearer of a holly staff.

It is said that Merlin's wand was also made of English oak. However, his grave was never found, so this could never be proven.

Pear is particularly suitable for the warm-hearted, big-hearted and white. The golden-coloured wood also brings them recognition and popularity. This is mainly due to the fact that no witch or wizard with a pear wand has currently switched to the dark power. Even after many years of use, they still look like new.

Pine wands usually choose an independent, individual master who is perceived as a mysterious loner. While other wands usually do not adapt easily to new things, Pine can be used for new methods and spells without protest.

Pine wands are often used for creative purposes, which can signify a quiet, comfortable life and perhaps this is the reason why the owners of a pine wand usually live to a very old age. It is also very sensitive to non-verbal magic.

The sycamore stick is also often called the quest stick because it longs for new experiences. It loses strength when it has to do everyday things. If it feels completely bored, it simply burns out.

The perfect partner for a sycamore wand is someone who is enterprising and adventurous. If such a pairing is found, then the wand shows its ability to learn and adapt and proves the reason for its high price.

According to Gerbold Ollivander, one should "seek among the poplars" when looking for integrity and Garrick Ollivander can only confirm this observation. Poplar wands are happiest when working with witches and wizards who have a firm moral fibre, are unwavering, strong and balanced.

There was an old joke among wandmakers that no poplar wand has ever chosen a politician. This myth has been disproved, however, as Eldritch Diggory and Evangeline Orpington both had poplar wands.

The uninformed claim that a red oak wand reveals a strong temperament in its owner. The fact is, however, that the bearer of a red oak wand has a quick reaction, which helps them to win many duels.

Mr Ollivander considers red oak wands to be among the most beautiful of all wands. They are best suited to quick-witted and adaptable wizards and witches. They are usually also creators of new spells and someone you want at your side in battle.

Redwood wands have a reputation for bringing good luck to their owners, which is why demand is very high and supply is insufficient. What's more, the whole thing is just a superstition, because redwood wands are not lucky themselves, but only choose wizards and witches who attract luck.

More precisely, those who have the ability to make the right decision even in the worst of disasters and land on their feet in the end. The perfect pairing is always fascinating and usually crowned with extraordinary success.

The wood of the rowan berry is particularly suitable for strong and difficult to break defence spells, which is why it is a very popular wand wood. To date, there has never been a case of a witch or dark wizard possessing a rowanberry wand.

Rowanberry wands are happiest when they find a master with a clear-thinking and pure heart. However, the wands should not be underestimated, as they are equal, if not better, than others and win many of their duels.

In the 19th century, silver lime was in great demand, so demand quickly outstripped supply and unscrupulous wandmakers coloured inferior wood to deceive buyers. The high demand was not only due to their appearance, but also to their reputation for being especially suitable for seers and legimentors.

Arturo Cephalopos, however, accused Gerbold Ollivander of lying, saying that this statement was untrue and that he only wanted to boost his sales of silver lime staves. However, Cephalopos was an ignoramus and it didn't take a seer to predict his bankruptcy. Since Newt Scamander also got a wand in the 19th century, his was also made of silver lime.

Spruce wood is often described by incompetent wandmakers as a difficult wood to work with. It does take special skill to produce a good spruce wand, but this only shows who is a really good wandmaker.

Spruce wands need clear guidance because they often have their own ideas about what magic they want to create. However, when a great pairing is found (a wizard with a good sense of humour), the wand becomes a loyal helper and can create extravagant and dramatic effects.

In 9 out of 10 cases, highly intelligent magicians find their perfect partner in a walnut wand. Many inventors, past and present, own a walnut wand because it is not only a very beautiful wood, but above all a versatile and highly adaptable one.

Some wands do not allow certain spells to be cast, but a walnut wand is the exact opposite. Once you have subdued it, it will fulfil any task, no matter how deadly. This makes it even more dangerous because the staff and its bearer will goad each other on.

Willow wood usually attracts confident magicians because it looks good and has a good reputation with non-verbal spells. In the end, however, a willow wand usually seeks out the somewhat shy witches and wizards who harbour the greatest potential.