These soils formed in fluvial or marine deposits that are generally stratified. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. Solum thickness ranges from 20 to 40 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid except where the surface has been limed. The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, 2.5Y, or it is neutral, value of 2 to 5, chroma of 0 to 3.
Texture is sandy loam, fine sandy loam, loam, silt loam, or loamy sand.
The Eg horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 to 7, chroma of 1 or 2. In some pedons, the Eg horizon has mottles in shades of gray, yellow, or brown. Texture is sandy loam, fine sandy loam, loam, silt loam, or loamy sand. The EBg or BEg horizon, where present, has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 to 7, chroma of 1 or 2. Mottles in shades of gray, yellow, or brown range from none to many.