Reaction ranges from slightly acid through mildly alkaline with less than 1 percent organic matter. The Bt horizon has hue of 7.5YR and 10YR, value of 4 through 6, and chroma of 2 through 6. Colors are brown, dark grayish brown, or yellowish brown. Some pedons have few to common reddish or yellowish mottles in the lower part. Texture is sandy clay loam, clay loam, or fine sandy loam.
Reaction is neutral or mildly alkaline.
The BC or BCk horizon is in shades of brown. Some pedons contain mottles in shades of yellow or brown. Texture is sandy clay loam, loam, or fine sandy loam. Reaction is mildly alkaline or moderately alkaline and calcareous. Soft masses, threads or films of calcium carbonate ranges from none to common.