My neighbor recently planted 22 of these plants along our 30 foot property line. Having done research on the Photinia, I believe this specie has the potential in 5 or so years to spread as much as 10 feet. This would put it very much on our property and would require us to maintain a hedge which we do not want. Before I appeal to the homeowners association of our community, I want to be certain that I am identifying the plant and its characteristics accurately. Further research has informed me that this specie does not like poorly draining soil and being planted on top of a lawn (which this hedge now is). I am attaching two photos in hopes someone can identify the plant for me. The second photo also shows some blight on it which I wonder if it is spreadable to other plants and shrubs.
Probably its hybrid Fraser photinia. This is being marred by leaf spot problems in much of the country now.
