one live rooted plant of Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) Plant is 1-2 year old. Dormant November to April, Shipping with soil partially removed and/or substituted with slightly wet wood shavings during dormancy. In container with soil during summer vegetation. Hardiness zones 3 through 8 American bittersweet is a climbing vine that twines around its support. Its attractive feature is its autumn fruit, a yellow-orange three-lobed capsule with showy orange-red seeds. For fruit, American bittersweet needs both male and female vines and should be should be sited in full sun and pruned in early spring. Do not confuse this vine with Oriental bittersweet, Celastrus orbiculatus, an invasive plant.