southern bayberry (Morella cerifera)

County: Gates
Town: Gatesville
Owner Name:  State of North Carolina
Nominator Name: Byron Carmean & Gary Williamson
Native:  Yes
Directions:  Travel downstream on Bennet's Creek from Gatesville approximately 2.5 miles. An oxbow on the east side of creek loops around and re-enters creek. Tree is on sandy island (left side) near north end of oxbow.
Latitude:  36.37400°N
Longitude:  76.74898°W