Time to learn this. Put off long enough

[Treeaddict]

First and last photos are 2 somewhat structurally different trees at a distance. The foliage close ups represent each tree structure and are next to their respective tree in photos.

Is this 2 different species or just a cultivar?

Is it a type of juniper?

Is it arborvitae (a type of juniper from my understanding) specifically?

 

[Mick!]

First two Lawson cypress.
Third and Fourth, Leylandii cypress.

 

[Treeaddict]

Thank you Mick!!! Very much!! I’m trying to build my softwood species identification and knowledge.

 

[Burnham]

Cypress, juniper, and cedars...they can really be confusing. Common names locally mix them all together, what's a cedar one place is a cypress somewhere else. Offsite plantings being common, it can be a challenge.

As an example, your image 6710 looks very much like western redcedar foliage to me.

Mick obviously has them down pat.

 

[Mick!]

Cypress, juniper, and cedars...they can really be confusing. Common names locally mix them all together, what's a cedar one place is a cypress somewhere else. Offsite plantings being common, it can be a challenge.

As an example, your image 6710 looks very much like western redcedar foliage to me.

Mick obviously has them down pat.

Now you mention it.. I think you’re right, thuja plicata, plus that bulbous form is a give away.
If in doubt crush the green between your fingers, pineapple sweet means it’s a thuja. Bitter makes it a Lawson cypress.