Average annual precipitation at the type location is about 45 inches, average annual temperature is about 64 degrees F., and Thornthwaite P-E index is 76. These include the competing Burleson and Houston Black series and the Bryarly, Panola, and Wilson series. Bryarly, Panola, and Wilson soils have argillic horizons. They are all on similar positions. These soils are used mainly for pasture.
Native vegetation is grasses, including indiangrass and species of andropogons.
The series is of moderate extent. These soils were formerly classified in the Grumusol great soil group and included in the Garner series.