Indian bean tree (catalpa tree) bean uses? : r foraging A Catalpa Tree in My Garden Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides): Essential Guide Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) MyGardenLife **1. Cigar Tree Nickname** Catalpa's seed pods look like dangling cigars or green beans (up to 20 inches long!)earning it names like Cigar Tree or Indian Bean Tree. These pods stay Outdoors column: Uncommon catalpa tree has roots in the region's history Chicago Tribune