The National Champion Loblolly Bay, Gordonia lasianthus, is the largest recorded loblolly bay in the country with a diameter of 46" and a height of 117'. This national champion is located in the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens and has been cabled to protect it from splitting. Check out this and many other trees at the Jackosnville Arboretum and Gardens - jacksonvillearboretum.org.