This is a small database of what I have gathered.

First, the only difference between ash and cherry Nisha is durability. 8 stone increase for a good durability boost. Considering the rarity of cherry...Ash is the way to go.

(comparing cedar to lelori) The rare to find Hickory has an almost DOUBLE increase in weight with a decrease in durability and increase of Suited.

A battle osage is awesome from what I can tell.

Please let me know your take on this. Something seems off when comparing these.
Better view of data:
https://elanthipedia.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Artilius

Weapon Wood Force Balance Suited Draw Dmg. Protection Laminated Cbl lighten Cbl back Load RT(quiver) WT
Nisha shortbow ash 06- decently 12- excellently 07- reasonably extremely low 05- particularly weak YES YES NO 2 25
Nisha shortbow cherry 06- decently 12- excellently 07- reasonably extremely low 11- rather reinforced YES YES NO 2 33
footman bow (comp) cedar 12- excellently 05- fairly 11- extremely well somewhat high 06- somewhat unsound YES NO YES 4 30
footman bow (comp) lelori 12- excellently 05- fairly 12- excellently very high 06- somewhat unsound YES NO YES 5 36
footman bow (comp) hickory 12- excellently 05- fairly 12- excellently very high 04- rather flimsy YES NO YES 5 70
battle longbow osage 13- superbly 05- fairly 12- excellently exceptionally high 13- highly protected YES NO YES 4 57