Soil characteristics

P. elata stand

t-value

Probability

Inside (n = 38)

Outside (n = 16)

Clay (%)

37.1 ± 1.1

43.6 ± 1.4

−3.42

0.001*

Silt (%)

16.8 ± 0.9

18.4 ± 1.0

−0.98

0.333

Fine sand (%)

20.7 ± 0.9

24.5 ± 0.8

−3.05

0.004*

Coarse sand (%)

25.4 ± 1.1

13.5 ± 0.7

9.4

<0.001*