# Chile de Árbol

Also known as Arbol Chile, Bird's Beak Chile, Rat's tail chile.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Chile de Árbol is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Los Altos de Jalisco (Yahualica), Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 141,073–194,592 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 167,833). Flavor is smoky, nutty, slightly sweet, clean heat, earthy. Used for dried salsas, hot sauces, soups, stews, spice blends. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 6.7 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 141,073–194,592 SHU · Lab-verified
  Alberto González-Zamora, Erick Sierra-Campos, J. Guadalupe Luna-Ortega, Rebeca Pérez-Morales, Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ortiz, José L. García-Hernández (2013) Molecules · HPLC
  DOI: 10.3390/molecules181113471
  https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules181113471

- 15,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  PepperScale
  https://pepperscale.com/chile-de-arbol/

- 15,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Tyler Farms
  https://tyler-farms.com/chile-de-arbol-pepper-seeds/

- 15,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Richters Herbs
  https://www2.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?product=X4470-330

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Comprehensive guide including SHU median, flavor, uses, origin](https://pepperscale.com/chile-de-arbol/)
- [Detailed pepper profile, appearance, recipes, heat notes](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/hot-chili-pepper-types/chile-de-arbol/)
- [Botanical facts, size, cultivation, Scoville](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile_de_%C3%A1rbol)
- [Origin (Jalisco/Yahualica DO), appearance, flavor, nutrition notes](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Dried_Arbol_Chile_Peppers_765.php)
- [Growing characteristics, plant traits](https://mygardenlife.com/plant-library/chili-pepper-chile-de-arbol-capsicum-annuum)
- [Chile Pepper Institute context and seed availability (recipe/description reference)](https://cpi.nmsu.edu/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Chile de Árbol?

Capsi’s sourced range is 141,073–194,592 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 167,833). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Chile de Árbol taste like?

Smoky and nutty with a clean, sharp heat and subtle sweetness. When toasted it develops a rich, toasted flavor that adds depth without overpowering other ingredients.

### How do I grow Chile de Árbol?

Chile de Árbol: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Chile de Árbol?

cayenne, serrano

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/chile-de-arbol
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data