225A Wailulu

soil map units where 225A Wailulu 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 Flat to gently undulating (0-3°).
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 3% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 2% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-20cm friable clay. 20-70cm firm clay. 70-100cm friable clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <100cm. Many strongly weathered boulders below 70cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-100cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
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.

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