Meet My Nature Neighbor: The Catalpa Tree Heartspoken Have you seen this impressive tree that produces bean pods and wondered what it was or what it could be used for? The Catalpa Tree (Catalpa bignonioides) is also referred to as Indian bean tree (catalpa tree) bean uses? : r foraging The beans pods on the catalpa are nearly as beautiful as the flowers. : r marijuanaenthusiasts Cigar tree seed pods for planting