How to harvest catalpa tree seed pods for tea and remedies? No these aren't giant tree green beans, but instead the seed pod of the northern catalpa. These bean like pods can grow to be 20" long and contain numerous 1" long seeds. #haverfordcollegearboretum # Catalpa Tree Pods Smoke Catalpa Catalpa Speciosa The Garden Lady My friend was a good guy and loved by everyone, he was also a prankster and a pain in the ass. Because of this, I planted a catalpa in his honor. Every Catalpa Tree Pods Smoke Smoke Catalpa Pods Indian bean tree (catalpa tree) bean uses? : r foraging