Hugo, they should be ok, but the Yucca has very fragile root systems, - that said snapped root grow a new plant from where it lands.. Cordylines are well known to be very bad transplanters though
Dave, It is disappointing when plants are just substituted for the easiest option. Depends what kind of shrub though of course, an insanely colourful, unusual shrub may be welcome, but if its one of those hideous common laurel bushes then I 100% agree.
Here's is some photos of Haulfre I took last year in summer.
These were certainly the largest Cordylines I've come across..
This is absolutely beautiful!