Propagation
Surface sow fresh seeds during spring and prick out when large enough to handle.
T. conferta 'Variegata' is grafted onto a root stock.

Note:
Care should be taken when planting around buildings as the roots are vigorous and can block drains or lift pathways. The falling fruit can also be very messy.

Botanic information
Leaf: The leaves are broad-lanceolate to elliptical and are up to 70 mm (2⅔ in) wide with an acute apex and a long yellowish petiole. The texture is leathery and Lophostemon conferta ‘Variegata’ leaf is yellow on the the inner part towards the mid rib.

Flower: The rotate flowers have 5-sepals and 5-white to yellow petals that have narrow pointed claws. The stamens are arranged in bundles opposite the corolla lobes. The flowers are arranged in groups of 3-7 in an axillary cyme and appear during early summer. 

Fruit: The bell-shaped capsule is 3 celled with inclosed valves and contains numerous seeds.