soil map units where 45 Tapuele silty clay is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Savaii |
| Landscape position | Soils of the lowlands and foothills - slightly dissected landscapes |
| Soil parent material | from scoria basalt of the Mulifanua Volcanics |
| Slope | Rolling slopes at foot of volcanic cones |
| Surface outcrops | Surface free of stones and boulders. No rock outcrops. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 25cm gritty silty clay loam. 35cm stony silty clay. on gravelly loam with scoria |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | 80cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Slightly acid (pH = 6.1) |
| Salinity | Non saline |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Moderate fertility |
| Soil moisture regime | Without dry season (Perudic moisture regime) |
| Susceptibility to drought | No dry months. Rainfall 4375-5000mm. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods |
