Also known as laurustinus this mediterranean evergreen shrub is an excellent all45round plant thriving in any soil and growing equally well in full sun or deep shade33 the leathery dark green leaves are accompanied in winter and spring by flattened clusters of fragrant white flowers which last for a long time on the plant and are a good source of early nectar for bees tolerant of exposure and regular clipping viburnum tinus is a good choice for coastal gardens hedging woodland garde