These are seed pods from Catalpa speciosa, a fast growing north american tree also known as The Bean Tree because of it's bean like pods Why you should consider planting a bean tree KSNF KODE FourStatesHomepage.com How Good Is Catalpa Firewood? Axe Adviser 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 Can I eat these tree beans? : r treeidentification A Catalpa Tree in My Garden