William Barron (gardener)

William Barron
Born(1805-10-02)2 October 1805
Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland
Died8 April 1891(1891-04-08) (aged 85)
Borrowash, Derbyshire, England
Resting placeBorrowash Cemetery
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Landscape gardener, nurseryman, park and garden designer
Employer(s)Charles Stanhope, 4th Earl of Harrington, Leicester Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington
Organization(s)W. Barron and Son
Known forWork at Elvaston Castle, tree transplanting techniques
Notable workThe British Winter Garden: A Practical Treatise on Evergreens
Spouse(s)Sarah née Allester (m. 1841, d. 1858), Elizabeth Ashby
ChildrenJohn Barron, Frances Barron
Parents
  • John Barron (father)
  • Betty née Johnston (mother)

William Barron (2 October 18058 April 1891) was a British landscape gardener, nurseryman and park and garden designer. His work in the grounds at Elvaston Castle established his reputation as one of the most respected landscape gardeners of his time.