Podzolic Gray Luvisol (PZ.GL)

Common horizon sequence: LFH, Ae, Bf, Ae, Bt, BC, C or Ck

These soils have the properties specified for the Luvisolic order and the Gray Luvisol great group. They differ from Orthic Gray Luvisols by having a Bf horizon at least 10 cm thick in the upper solum. They may also have a dark-colored Ah or Ahe horizon 5 cm or more in thickness. The upper boundary of the Bt horizon must be within 50 cm of the mineral surface or the soil is classified in the Podzolic order.

Note: Diagnostic horizons are underlined.

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