Do pomegranate trees have fibrous roots?

Yes, pomegranate trees have fibrous roots. The coarse, non-aggressive, non-invasive, shallow, spreading, white roots make pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) cooperative candidates for bonsai gardens -- as well as many indoor and outdoor edible, ornamental gardens -- since the native responds well to branch, leaf and root pruning. They result in pomegranate trees readily meeting their light, moisture, nutrient and temperature requirements within the critical, top five inches (12.7 centimeters) of soil.