K Koulu soils

soil map units where K Koulu soils is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Ha’apai
Landscape position Young ash and wind-blown sand inland of coastal margins.
Soil parent material -
Slope Very gently undulating slopes (3°)
Surface outcrops -
Brief soil profile description 0-20 cm Dark reddish brown friable sandy clay loam; 20-40 cm Dark reddish brown friable calcareous sandy clay;on Dark reddish brown firm to friable calcareous clay.
Soil profile texture -
Minimum effective rooting depth <55 cm
Soil pH (acidity) Moderately alkaline
Salinity -
Soil fertility under natural conditions Not analysed
Soil moisture regime -
Susceptibility to drought -
Soil drainage Well drained
Susceptibility to waterlogging -
Susceptibility to flooding -

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