What Kind of Trees are These?

I have a question for everyone. We walk by these trees quite frequently, and I have always wondered what they were. They look very interesting, and the feel really soft and mushy.

DOES ANYONE KNOW THE NAME OF THIS KIND OF TREE?

If you do, please post a comment about it. I sure would like to know what kind of tree it is. Every time I walk past them, I wonder what they are. They are very different than any tree I ever saw in the United States. If you have any information, please let me know.

Blessings to all,

Charley