Fagus sylvatica ‘Luteo-variegata’ is a tall, dense, pyramidal species with lower branches that sweep down to the ground. Its green leaves have yellow-green variegations, and the autumn leaves turn yellow, then brown through the winter and fall off prior to the emergence of new leaves. Fagus sylvatica ‘Luteo-variegata’ is hardy and able to withstand challenging growing conditions. Fagus sylvatica is deciduous and native to Europe. Learn more about Fagus sylvatica. Fagus sylvatica ‘Luteo-variegata’ has been known in England since about 1770.