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 **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 A Pruning Guide for the Catalpa: When, Why & How? MOOWY How To Grow Catalpa Trees From Seed