215D Manuka

soil map units where 215D Manuka is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Taveuni
Landscape position Young volcanic landscapes in the uplands
Soil parent material young basaltic 'pahoehoe' lavas
Slope Rolling (12-15°). Very uneven surface.
Surface outcrops Rock outcrops cover 10% of the surface. Boulders occupy 30% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-20cm friable stony silt loam. 20-70cm very firm silt loam. 70-85cm firm medium sandy loam. On weathered basalt.
Minimum effective rooting depth <85cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-20cm strongly acid. 20-95cm moderately acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low nitrogen (N) and potassium (K). Very high phosphate fixation properties.
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought Rarely experiences soil moisture deficits.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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