Arent Alderwood

Arents, Alderwood material

Mapping Symbols and Slope Classes: 
AmB: 0 to 6% Slopes
AmC: 6 to 15% Slopes

Arents, Alderwood material, consist of Alderwood soils that have been so disturbed through urbanization that they no longer can be classified with the Alderwod series.

Typical Profile:
Depth from Surface:
0 to 27 Inches: Brown to dark brown gravelly sandy loam. May vary in thickness from 20 to 40 inches.
27 to 60 Inches: Grayish brown to dark brown consolidated and impervious hardpan

Permeability: Moderately rapid to moderately slow in surface layer depending upon degree of compaction. Very slow in the hardpan.

Rooting Depth: Roots penetrate easily to the hardpan layer. Roots have difficulty penetrating into the hardpan.

Depth to Seasonal High Water Table: 2 to 3½ feet

Available Water Holding Capacity: Low

Runoff Potential: Slow

Erosion and Slippage Hazard: Slight

Use and Management: These soils have been used for urban purposes. They range in usefulness for recreational and engineering purposes because of their high seasonal water tables and restricted permeabilities caused by compaction. 

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