The rubbed fiber content is less than 15 percent of the volume. An Oe horizon, up to 2 inches thick, may overlie the Oa horizon in some pedons. Some pedons have an A or Ap horizon that has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 2 to 5, and chroma of 1 to 4. Texture of the fine-earth fraction is fine sandy loam, sandy loam, loamy fine sand, or loamy sand. Ap horizons are up to 14 inches thick and have dry color values of 6.
Reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid unless limed.
The Eg or E horizon has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 5 to 7, and chroma of 1 to 3. Texture is similar to the A or Ap horizon. Consistence is friable to loose. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid. Some pedons have a Bh horizon that has hue of 2.5YR to 10YR, value of 2 or 3, and chroma of 1 to 3.