Reaction, where not limed, ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid above the Bx, and from strongly acid to slightly acid in the Bx and C horizons. The A horizon has hue of 2.5Y through 7.5YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 through 4. It is sandy loam, loam or silt loam in the fine earth. The Bw horizon has hue of 2.5Y through 7.5YR, value of 4 or 5, chroma of 3 through 6, and it can be mottled. It is sandy loam, loam, or silt loam in the fine earth.
Structure is weak fine or medium subangular blocky.
Consistency is friable. The Bx horizon has hue of 2.5Y through 7.5YR, value of 4 or 5, chroma of 3 through 6, and it is mottled. It is sandy loam, loam, or silt loam in the fine earth. Structure is weak very coarse prismatic parting to weak medium or thick platy. Consistency is firm and brittle.