Solum thickness is more than 60 inches. Depth to the calcic horizon ranges from 24 to 40 inches. Total clay in the control section ranges from 35 to 55 percent, and carbonate clay ranges from 2 to 15 percent. Coefficient of linear extensibility values range from 0.09 to 0.12. A few limestone fragments occur in the solum and gravel occurs at depths below 48 inches in some pedons.
Reaction is mildly alkaline or moderately alkaline throughout.
The A horizons have hue 10YR to 5YR, with value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 3. The lower part of the A horizon is usually redder than the upper part. Texture of the A horizon is clay, or silty clay. The Bw and Bk1 horizons have hue of 10YR to 5YR, with value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 2 or 6. Texture is clay or silty clay.