In autumn, mature catalpa seed pods turn brown and often hang on the tree through late fall and into winter. Today's @marthastewartblog looks at some of the seeds, berries, and cones of Empire Smoke Shop Murfreesboro, TN Nextdoor Is It Safe To Smoke Catalpa Pods Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) Catalpa Tree Pods Smoke **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