61H Salani hill soils

soil map units where 61H Salani hill soils is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Samoa
Landscape position Soils of the lowlands and foothills - moderately dissected landscapes
Soil parent material from mixed pahoehoe and aa of the Salani Volcanics
Slope Moderately steep to strongly rolling slopes
Surface outcrops Surface usually bouldery and stony. No rock outcrops.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 13cm stony clay loam. 15cm stony and bouldery clay. 15cm bouldery clay. on weathering pahoehoe lava
Minimum effective rooting depth <50cm
Soil pH (acidity) Moderately acid (pH = 5.9)
Salinity Non saline
Soil fertility under natural conditions Moderate to low fertility
Soil moisture regime Without dry season (Perudic moisture regime)
Susceptibility to drought No dry season. Rainfall 4375-5000mm.
Soil drainage Well drained
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods

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