Rock fragments are typically absent, but range up to 3 percent in the BC horizon and 10 percent in the C horizon. Stratification is evident within the series control section. The Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 2 or 3. An A horizon, when present, is 1 to 4 inches thick and has hue of 10YR, value of 2 or 3, and chroma of 1 or 2. Structure is weak or moderate, very fine to medium, granular or angular blocky.
Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid.
Areas that have been limed are slightly acid or neutral. Some pedons have an E horizon that is 2 to 8 inches thick and has hue of 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 3 or 4. Texture is silt loam. Structure is weak or moderate, fine or medium, subangular or angular blocky. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid.