this is actually three shots of two different trees, the second one being a closeup of the first.

I'm looking around for trees that would look cool in bonsai fashion.

They look like Deodar Cedars to me. Cedrus deodara.

I noticed the first one was taller and less compact, but they still look like the same tree. so you think they're both the same species?

I finally found some good photographs. Here is the link: www.portlandparks.org/urbanforestry/trees/CEDE.html

You can click on the pictures to enlarge them.

Sorry, we were posting at the same time, but yes, I think they are both deodars.

The second tree has multiple trunks, that's why it appears broader and more compact.

yeah, I was having a tough time finding some decent shots, too.

so that's what cedar looks like...