Anyone who’s ever lived in the ’burbs knows what a thorny topic landscaping can be, and for the past couple years, Chris Pine has apparently been learning that first-hand.

The trees' roots are allegedly causing damage to his neighbor's property. Chris Pine Entangled in Legal Battle Over Ficus Trees Eddie Fu

Yu now wants upwards of $346k, court docs obtained by RadarOnline.com revealed, which would cover the full cost to repair plus extra damages due to infliction of emotional distress, for which she is seeking an additional $225k.

Chris Pine's in a court battle with his neighbor over the roots he's put down in L.A. -- roots that are allegedly infiltrating this woman's backyard ... and we mean

Helen Yu has filed a lawsuit against Chris Pine for what she alleges is destruction of her property due to his ficus trees.