With over four decades of experience in residential landscape master planning & commercial landscape design in the both the United States and Europe, Bruce Fritzinger ‘70 is acting president and heads the professional design department at Plantique, Inc.
His extensive experience and creativity have garnered him many awards in the residential landscape design from PLNA and other organizations, including an “Outstanding Contribution to the Arts” recognition in 1999 from the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission. In addition to his regular responsibilities, Bruce also contributes his time and talents to many community service projects including: Bethlehem parks renovations and landscape renovations at William Allen High School Environmental Club’s “Native Garden.” Bruce is a board member of the William Allen Construction Co., and has just finished a term on the board of directors for the PLNA. Bruce was awarded PLNA’s hall of fame award for 2014.
Plantique, Inc., first began landscaping in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley region in 1948, after Ted Fritzinger completed his education at Cornell University. What started out as a small family business has grown into one of the largest and most successful full service landscape firms in the region.
All your landscaping needs under one roof. Today we have a staff of 80 full-time employees, including landscape designers & registered landscape architects, who are our creative force. We offer both commercial and residential landscaping and maintenance. We have experts in horticulture, hardscaping, landscape construction, lighting, excavation, perennials, arbor care, spraying, landscape maintenance, mowing & lawn care service. Whether your landscaping plans are large or modest, Plantique is ready to meet your every need. We always use the finest landscape materials, backed up with excellent guarantees. We offer a full range of landscaping services, and have never lost sight of what is important in the landscaping business: quality work & really great customer service.
Said Fritzinger on his choice to join AZ as a young undergraduate: "They had a good academic record, great location with parking on campus, super cook, beautiful house and grounds and a great group of people!
I learned to respect others backgrounds, traditions, and beliefs. I think AZ has always maintained high standards and that is why I am proud to be a lifelong member."
