soil map units where 58H Papauta hill soils is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Upolo |
| Landscape position | Soils of the lowlands and foothills - moderately dissected landscapes |
| Soil parent material | from mixed pahoehoe and aa of the Salani Volcanics |
| Slope | Strongly rolling and moderately steep slopes |
| Surface outcrops | Surface locally bouldery. No rock outcrops. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 12cm bouldery clay. 23cm very stony and bouldery clay. on sub-angular boulders |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <50cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Slightly acid (pH = 6.1) |
| Salinity | Non saline |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Moderate fertility. Base saturation 60%. |
| Soil moisture regime | Without dry season (Perudic moisture regime) |
| Susceptibility to drought | Weak dry season (usually 1-2 months <100mm rainfall). Rainfall 3000-4000mm. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods |
