Available water capacity is moderate, and permeability is moderate above the fragipan, slow beneath. Organic matter content is low. Seasonal high water table at a depth of 2-4 feet during March and April. Root penetration is restricted by the fragipan and the water table is perched. Steep and very steep, moderately shallow, well drained soils on side slopes of uplands.
Areas are generally long and narrow.
Berks soils are generally on upper half of the landform or in areas of 25-45 percent slopes, Weikert soils on the more sloping lower areas. Substratum extends to 38 inches. Small areas have more clay in subsoil. Water capacity is very low, permeability moderately rapid 3. Moderately steep, moderately deep and deep, well drained soils on ridgetops and side slopes of the uplands.