soil map units where 162H Vunatoto is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
| Landscape position | Hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | in situ acidic rocks (granite, andesite and dacite) |
| Slope | Very steep (36-39°). Uneven microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 5% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 5% of the surface. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-30cm very friable clay loam. 30-120cm very firm bouldery clay. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <50cm. Weathered in situ bouldery parent material at 50cm. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Strongly acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Low phosphorus (P). |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
