How hot is the Chile de Arbol de Baja California?

The Chile de Arbol de Baja California measures 15,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Chile de Arbol de Baja California

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 15,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. From Mexico. Developed by Mexico (traditional).

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NameChile de Arbol de Baja California

Alternative Name(s)Chili de Arbol de Baja California; Chilli de Arbol de Baja California

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-5-026RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)15,000 - 30,000

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

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 15,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. From Mexico. Developed by Mexico (traditional).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026