Rock fragments range from 5 to 35 percent by volume above a depth of 20 inches, and from 15 to 35 percent in the solum below 20 inches. Contrasting layers containing 35 to 70 percent rock fragments are common below 40 inches. Rock fragments are mostly fine gravel, gravel and cobbles. The Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR through 2.5Y, value of 2 through 5, and chroma of 2 or 3. Texture is sandy loam, fine sandy loam, very fine sandy loam, loam or silt loam in the fine-earth fraction.
Structure is weak or moderate granular.
Reaction ranges from extremely acid to moderately acid, unless limed. The E horizon, if present, has hue of 7.5YR or 10 YR, value of 5 to 7 and chroma of 2,3, or 4. Texture of the fine earth fraction is sandy loam, fine sandy loam, very fine sandy loam, or loam. Structure is weak or moderate granular or subanglar blocky. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to moderately acid.