Biography of Durham's Finest Tree* No. 10: Parkwood Southern Catalpa ( Catalpa bignonioides) Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Durham County Catalpa bignonioides Landscape Plants Oregon State University Amazon.com : Catalpa speciosa, 2 Year Old 1 2 ft Tall,Northern Catalpa, Cigar Tree, Indian Bean, Sent with Roots Wrapped, no Leaves. : Patio, Lawn & Garden 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