How hot is the Chile de Arbol?

The Chile de Arbol measures 15,000–65,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 8 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Chile de Arbol

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 15,000–30,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Roots trace to Mexico. Credited to Mexico (traditional).

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NameChile de Arbol

Alternative Name(s)Bird Beak Chile; Chile de Árbol; De Arbol; Pimiento de Arbol; Tree Chile; Árbol; Árbol Chile

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-6-003RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)15,000 - 65,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 15,000–30,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Roots trace to Mexico. Credited to Mexico (traditional).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026