Chile De Arbol’ Hot Pepper
Capsicum annuum
A fiery hot pepper with a smokey taste, originally from Chihuahua. Seen most often in pepper strings (ristras) or wreaths as fruits retain their bright red color when dried. Plants mature into beautiful small trees with woody stems.
Water: Moderate
Hardiness: Frost tender, but can perennialize if protected from frost
Habit: 2 to 5' tall
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Average
Origin: Chihuahua, Mexico
Chile De Arbol’ Hot Pepper