Is this several cedars trees planted together?
No, as the pyramidal cedar grows several side branches will develop and increase the width at the base … if left untrimmed they will thrive a grow up looking like separate trees jammed together.
Planting Trees: When planting trees the significance of where they are planted does not seem to matter that much when they are small.
Years later mature trees in middle of your lakefront property may block your view of the lake and your properties relative value to future owners.