In hurricane Irene (2011) a sweet gum tree fell on it but it hasn't slowed it down. It just grew both sides of the large branch which we have left in place on a rise at the side of the garden.
(who also found Nandina domestic)
Kerria became so popular it was found "even in labourers cottages"
according to Mary Keen a British garden designer and writer.
Many garden writers are derisive about this double flowered species saying it is too garish in color and prefer the single type. I have a large garden and this cheerful suckering shrub whose stems stay green through out winter and which blooms sporadically all year suits me to a tee. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/donotmigrate/3326869/How-to-grow-Kerria-japonica.html
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