sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

County: Gates
Town: Gatesville
Owner Name: NC Div. of Parks and Recreation, Merchants Mill Pond State Park
Nominator Name: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson & Floyd Williams
Native:  Yes
Directions:  Tree can be reached by boat only. Travel east on north side of millpond. Tree is on 2nd island, west end of island and is clearly visible from the water. It towers above all other trees on the island.
Latitude:  36.42871°N
Longitude:  76.68785°W