Help me identify this mystery tree...?

Question

I need the name of a tree at our new house that has bean pods growing on it. The pods are 2-3 inches long. The beans inside are fairly small. I live in NC if that helps...

Answer 1

Need more information.  What shape are the leaves?  It could be a redbud or a mimosa, among other things.

Answer 2

Plants are named according to their flower structure. A photo or  description of the flower may be necessary.

Answer 3

There are several trees that form pods. Redbud trees, Honeylocusts, Black Locust and Catalpa trees are a few. See the pics of seed pods below for these trees. Picure 1 is a Catalpa, 2 is a Redbud, 3 is a Honeylocust and 4 is a Blacklocust. From the size you are describing it sounds like a redbud.

B Anne is also correct in that it could also be a mimosa or silk tree. I included a picture of that tree as well as the 5 th picture.