soil map units where 29c A'ana shallow bouldery silty clay loam is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Upolo |
Landscape position | Soils of the lowlands and foothills - slightly dissected landscapes |
Soil parent material | from mixed aa and pahoehoe basalt of the Mulifanua Volcanics |
Slope | Gently undulating slopes |
Surface outcrops | Surface stony and bouldery. No rock outcrops. |
Brief soil profile description | - |
Soil profile texture | 5cm bouldery clay loam. 20cm bouldery clay. on vesicular pahoehoe lava |
Minimum effective rooting depth | <25cm |
Soil pH (acidity) | Slightly acid (pH = pH = 6.5) |
Salinity | Non saline |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | Fertile. Base saturation 80-100%. High exchangeable potassium (K). Soil humus source of K. |
Soil moisture regime | With weak to strong dry season (Udic moisture regime) |
Susceptibility to drought | Weak dry season (1-2 months <60mm rainfall). Rainfall 2875-3250mm. |
Soil drainage | Well drained |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | Perched water during wet season |
Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods |