best wood to make staff

what is the best wood to make a staff out of?

the choices of wood i have in Alaska where i live is aspen, pine, birch, and cottonwood.

And would it matter if the tree was a sapling?

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Different kinds of wood have different properties. I suggest that you find out what they are and choose the one that suits you the best. At this moment or for a longer period.