Average frost-free period ranges from 180 days in southern and coastal New England to 120 days in the interior. The moderately well drained Acton , poorly drained Norwell , and very poorly drained Brockton soils that are in a drainage sequence with Gloucester soils. Canton , Charlton , Essex , and Montauk soils are on nearby glaciated uplands. The Carver , Hinckley , and Merrimac soils are on nearby sandy outwash deposits or moraines. Somewhat excessively drained.
Permeability is rapid.
Mainly in forest. Cleared areas are used for hay, pasture, and silage corn, or are idle. Common tree species are oaks, gray birch, white pine, maples, and hemlock. Unimproved pasture and idle land contain juniper, sweet fern, hardhack, and blueberry. A few areas are in urban uses.