Best species for formal upright "pines" for coastal Southern California?

[Wulfskaar]

I would like to create some formal upright "pines" that look somewhat like the ones in the links below.
https://www.google.com/
https://i0.wp.com/bonsailakemerritt...s/2018/03/376 IMG_4739.jpg?fit=601,1024&ssl=1

What species is best to do something like this in coastal Southern California (zone 9b or 10a)?

I think some spruce varieties would be ideal in colder climates, but maybe not for my area. I do have a bald cypress that grows well here and would probably be perfect, but looking for other species besides that.

I would like to simulate old-looking pine/spruce trees.

 

[yenling83]

I would like to create some formal upright "pines" that look somewhat like the ones in the links below.
https://www.google.com/
https://i0.wp.com/bonsailakemerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/376 IMG_4739.jpg?fit=601,1024&ssl=1

What species is best to do something like this in coastal Southern California (zone 9b or 10a)?

I think some spruce varieties would be ideal in colder climates, but maybe not for my area. I do have a bald cypress that grows well here and would probably be perfect, but looking for other species besides that.

I would like to simulate old-looking pine/spruce trees.

Japanese Black Pine, Monterey Pine, Bishop Pine,