No these aren't giant tree green beans, but instead the seed pod of the northern catalpa. These bean like pods can grow to be 20" long and contain numerous 1" long seeds. #haverfordcollegearboretum # #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 Virginia Tech Dendrology Fact Sheet Northern Cigar Tree Seeds (catalpa Speciosa) 15+seeds Etsy