A fiery, thin-walled chili pepper variety, Capsicum annuum ‘Chile de Árbol’, commonly known as Chile de Árbol, is prized for its intense heat, smoky flavor, and vibrant red color. This heat-tolerant, drought-resistant plant thrives in warm climates and produces high yields of slender, bright red chili peppers that are perfect for hot sauces, salsas, dried pepper flakes, and Mexican cuisine.
Capsicum annuum ‘Chile de Árbol’ (Chile de Árbol Pepper)
Capsicum annuum ‘Chile de Árbol’
Chile de Árbol Pepper
A fiery, thin-walled chili pepper variety, Capsicum annuum ‘Chile de Árbol’, commonly known as Chile de Árbol, is prized for its intense heat, smoky flavor, and vibrant red color. This heat-tolerant, drought-resistant plant thrives in warm climates and produces high yields of slender, bright red chili peppers that are perfect for hot sauces, salsas, dried pepper flakes, and Mexican cuisine.
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2-4 ft |
| Spread | 1.5-2 ft |
| Spacing | 1.5 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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