soil map units where 226H Nabuesa is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
| Landscape position | Hill country in the uplands |
| Soil parent material | in situ basic and intermediate rocks |
| Slope | Very steep (36-40°). Uneven microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 3% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 3% of the surface. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-125cm very friable clay loam. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <125cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-125cm strongly acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low nitrogen (N), potassium (K) and phosphorus (P). |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | Never experiences soil moisture deficits. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
