Victor,

Around here we'd recommend that they get completely rid of that shrub. It is a red-tipped photenia shrub which is one of the worst shrubs you could place against a foundation.

There root system is known to cause foundation issue and this shrub absorbs more than normal moisture from the ground.

I've seen foundations on the interior of the house that has had hole jack hammered out in that these photenia roots are everywhere below the slab.

Homeowners like them because they are fast growing and cheap in price. If left untrimmed, they can grow over the roof of a 2 story home.

Do the client a favor and recommend the removal of these shrubs.

Rick