A Catalpa Tree in My Garden Louisiana Plant ID Catalpa bignonioides (southern catalpa) Catalpa bignonioides Cigar or Fish Bait Tree Southern Catalpa 10 Seeds Now that the leaves have fallen the exposed seed pods of some species are evident, hanging from the branches and rattling in the breeze. Wonder which species of trees you'll see with The beans pods on the catalpa are nearly as beautiful as the flowers. : r marijuanaenthusiasts