soil map units where 58a Papauta stony silty clay 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 | Easy rolling slopes |
| Surface outcrops | Surface very stony but locally boulders. No rock outcrops. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 15cm very stony clay. 20cm stony clay with boulders. on silty clay with boulders |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <70cm |
| 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 |
