Catalpa tree pods used for coffee during Depression era Smoke Catalpa Pods 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 #catalpa ancient local herbal staple! Revered for it's ancient wisdom, always a joy to find on the hiking trail! *broad spade leaves *lush perfume when flowering in May. *large green bean like beans Thegoodolway Catalpa TikTok Northern Catalpa USU Underfoot: THE CIGAR TREE Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy