Hao soils have a placic horizon. Slopes range from 2 to 10 percent. These are the similar Eheuiki and Hao soils. Moderately well drained. Runoff is low.
Permeability is moderate.
These soils are used for National Park Service land, vegetable crops, and pasture. The series is of small extent. Island of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii, 1971. This pedon could be Typic Endoaquands, but going with Aquic Hapludands based on location of redox features. Changed type location.